HomeMy WebLinkAbout4308 Resolution - Sole Source Purchase with Worksheet for Catalyst Communications Technologies RESOLUTION NO.4308
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
WAIVING THE COMPETITNE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF CATALYST COMMUNICATIONS
TECHNOLOGIES INTELLILINK GATEWAY DASHBOARD.
WHEREAS, it is critical for the City of Pasco to have proper equipment to perform
emergency communications functions; and
WHEREAS, the City has the need to purchase Catalyst Communications Technologies
IntelliLink Gateway Dashboard equipment which will provide the software to integrate the Long-
Term Evolution cellular communications into the fire department's existing emergency
communication platform/system; and
WHEREAS, the City currently uses traditional Land Mobile Radio equipment and
accessories and Catalyst Communications Technologies IntelliLink Gateway Dashboard will
provide the technology to convert cellular communications so that it can be used with the current
fire department emergency communications platform/system; and
WHEREAS, the City has established work standards that are supported by the use of
Catalyst Communications Technologies IntelliLink Gateway Dashboard; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Pasco hereby determines that the paramount
considerations in the acquisition of IntelliLink Gateway Dashboard; and
WHEREAS, the use of IntelliLink Gateway Dashboard equipment is clearly and
legitimately limited to a single source of supply, as detailed in the Sole Source Worksheet
(Exhibit A}, to support current operation standards, this purchase becomes subject to waiving
competitive bidding requirements per RCW 35.23.352(9) competitive bidding requirements,
RCW 39.04.280(1)(a) sole source, and RCW 39.04.280 (1)(b) special market conditions; and
WHEREAS, RCW 39.04.280(2)(a) requires that prior to utilizing the sole source
exemption, the City Council must first adopt a Resolution reciting the factual basis supporting the
exemption; and
WHEREAS, the City Council pursuant to RCW 39.04.280(2)(a) finds that such factual
basis as described herein and detailed in the Sole Source Worksheet does support application of
the sole source exemption as pertaining to the purchase of IntelliLink Gateway Dashboard.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PASCO,WASHINGTON:
That the City Council of Pasco,Washington hereby find the above-described circumstance
is justification for the waiver of bidding requirements under the authority of RCW 35.23.352(9)
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and pursuant to sole source provider (RCW 39.04.280(1)(a)) and special facilities or market
conditions (RCW 39.04.280(1}(b)) and, therefore, the bidding requirement is hereby waived for
the purchase of IntelliLink Gateway Dashboard equipment from Catalyst Communications
Technologies.
Be It Further Resolved, that the City of Pasco Fire Department purchase Catalyst
Communications Technologies IntelliLink Gateway Dashboard for an amount not to exceed the
sum of $131,403.35.
Be It Further Resolved,that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, on this 21 St day of
February, 2023... -
Blanche Barajas
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Debra Barham, CMC Ke guson Law, PLLC
City Clerk Attorneys
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SOLE SOURCE WORK,SHEET
Sole source purchases are defined as clearly and legitimately limited to a single supptier. Sole source
purchases are normally not aIlowed except when based upon strong technologica] grounds such as
operational compatibility with existing equipment and related parts or upon a ciearly unique and cost-
effective feature requirement.
Requisition Item: Catalyst Communications Technologies IntelliLink Gateway Dashboard
Requisition No.
Prior Purchase Order Number(if item had been approved previously):
l. Please describe the items and its function: IntelliLink Gateway Dashboard is a combination of
hardware and software that will enable the Pasco Fire Department to incorporate Long Term
Evolution (cellular/ATT First Net) into its emergency communication platform/system. The
IntelliL'znk Gateway Dashboard allows the Pasco Fire Department to map cellular communication
over twelve of the standard Pasco radio channels.The inclusion of the cellular communication with
enhance firefighter and first responder sat'ety because the integration of cellular will allow the
incident commander to track the location of personnei operating at emergency incidents.
2. This is a sole source because:
❑ sole provider of a licensed or patented good or service
❑ sole pravider of items that are compatible with existing equipment, inventory, systems,
programs,or services
❑ sole provider of goods and services for which the City has estabIished a standard
�1 sole provider of goods or services that will meet the specialized needs of the City or
perfortn the intended function(please detail below or in an attachmentj
� the vendor/distributor is a holder of a used item that would represent goad value and is
advantageous to the City (please attach information on market price survey, availability,
etc.)
3. What necessary features does this vendor provide which are nat available from other vendors?
Please be specific.
A.Catalyst Communication Technologies is the only vendor that is authorized and licensed
by ATT/First Net, Motorola Solutions and L-3 Harris #o link the three system together to create
Land Mobile Radio to Long Term Evolution interface for the Pasco emergency communications
platform/system.
B. Catalyst Communication Technalogies is the anly vendor that produces/manufactures
the IntelliLink Gateway Dashboard that facilitates the interface for the Pasco emergency
communications platform/system.
C.Catalyst Communication Teclinologies will provide regular maintenance and a warranty
on all items they provide to the City.
4. What steps were taken to verify that these features are not available elsewhere?
� Other brands/manufacturers were examined {please list phone nurnbers and names and
explain why these were not suitable).
There are no other vendors that provide an IntelliLink Gateway Dashboard to interface LMR to
LTE.
❑ Other vendors were contacted(please list plione numbers and names and explain why these
were no# suitable).
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5. Sole source vendor certifies that the City is getting the Iowest price offered for the item.
Certification of Need
This recommendation for sole source is based upon on objective review of the product/service required and
appears to be in the best interest of the City. I know of no conflict of interest on my part of personal
involvement in any way with this requ�st. No gratuities, favors or comprising actions have been taken.
Neither has my person familiarity with particular brands, types or equipment, materials or firm been a
deciding infl e my request to sole sour ' purchase.
By: Date: �2 ��v��
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