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FILE ID: 15-01 355
Date: 10/6/2015
Commission Meeting Date: oa." I®-JIS
Requesting Department: Fire -Rescue
District Impacted: All
Type: El Resolution ❑ Ordinance ❑ Emergency Ordinance ❑ Discussion Item
❑ Other
Law Department
Matter ID No.
Subject: Sole Source for the Purchase of five (5) WeatherBug Camera Systems, Accessories and Related Equipment for the
Fire -Rescue Department
Purpose of Item:
The nature of this item is to authorize a resolution of the Miami City Commission, with attachment(s), by a
four -fifths (4/5ths) affirmative vote, pursuant to section 18-92 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as
amended, after an advertised public hearing, ratifying, approving and confirming the City Manager's finding of
a sole source; waiving the requirements for competitive sealed bidding procedures and approving the request to
enter a purchase agreement with Earth Networks d/b/a WeatherBug for five (5) Weatherbug camera systems,
accessories and related equipment for the Department of Fire -Rescue (Fire), for purchase amount of
$46,250.00; allocating funds from the Fire -Rescue Department's Urban Area Security Initiative Grant, Account
Code No. 11100.189000.664000.0000.00000, subject to the availability of funds and budgetary approval at the
time of need.
Background Information:
Fire is seeking to procure five (5) WeatherBug Camera Systems, accessories and related equipment to replace
non-functioning cameras to ensure the continuity of the department's ability to track and monitor severe
weather conditions in and approaching the City of Miami. WeatherBug operates the largest network of
satellites and weather stations (10,000+) globally, providing data 24/7. This data is used by the National
Weather Service, World Meteorological Organization, TV networks and most first responders and
governmental entities. This data aids in weather forecasting, lightening detection and severe weather early
warnings. WeatherBug, is the sole source manufacturer, seller and shipper of the WeatherBug Camera system,
accessories and related equipment and its products are registered trademarks that can only be acquired through
WeatherBug. The WeatherBug products are not available via any other vendors other than from WeatherBug.
Budget Impact Analysis
NO Is this item related to revenue?
YES Is this item an expenditure? If so, please identify funding source below.
General Account No: �-B�D . • .
Special Revenue Account No: EAD,Affwa, G>f adz)
CIP Project No:
NO Is this item funded by Homeland Defense/Neighborhood Improvement Bonds?
Start Up Capital Cost: N/A
Maintenance Cost: N/A
Total Fiscal Impact: $46,250.00
Final Approvals
SIGN AND DATE•
CIP N/A
Grants ming or receiving capital funds N/A
Procurement
Budget
Risk Management
Dept. Director
Chief / ,�'�� { City Manager
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