Title
Approval to Renew an Interlocal Agreement with Thurston County for Communications System Maintenance
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve and authorized the Mayor to sign Interocal Agreement renewal with Thurston County for communications system maintenance.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the Services Agreement with Thurston County to continue to provide radio programming, equipment repair and maintenance services.
Staff Contact:
Paul Hanna, Fleet and Facilities Program and Planning Supervisor, Public Works, 360.753.8256.
Presenter(s):
None.
Background and Analysis:
The City entered into an agreement with Thurston County in 2009 to provide radio maintenance services because the City did not have in-house expertise to do this work.
The Olympia Police Department, Fire Department, Public Works, and Parks use both vehicle-mounted radios and hand-held radios while performing tasks and responding to emergencies. Having these radios in top working condition at all times is essential to employee safety and effective operations.
Thurston County performs on-site maintenance and repair work for $80/hour, excluding parts. This is a competitive price. Using Thurston County reduces vehicle down time because the City does not need to take them to an outside vendor. This service agreement renews the existing agreement.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
None.
Options:
1. Approve the Services Agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign the renewal with Thurston County for communications system maintenance. This option will allow the City to continue to minimize cost and reduce down time for critical communications systems.
2. Do not sign the Services Agreement with Thurston County. This option will require Fleet to contract with another vendor to maintain the radios. Vehicles would need to be delivered off-site for maintenance, mak...
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