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Contract Renewal - Mass Notification System
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Andrew Ansley, Emergency Management, Director, 704-283-3575
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager's discretion.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
1) April 15, 2019, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #12 - Contract Approved
2) April 20, 2020, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #18 - Contract Approved
3) April 12, 2021, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #14 - Contract Approved
4) April 18, 2022, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #22-222 - Contract Approved
5) March 20, 2023, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #23-126 - Contract Approved
6) April 15, 2024, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #24-236 - Contract Approved
BACKGROUND:
This mass notification system is used to notify the citizens of Union County of any bad weather and other emergencies they need to be made aware of. It is also used to notify employees of active threats.
The Emergency Communications Department, Public Communications, Public Works and the Health Department have utilized the contractual services of Everbridge, Inc. for mass notification since April 2019. The contractor has been effective and efficient in meeting our service needs and we are requesting to continue this service for an additional year. The Department will collaborate with Procurement to explore solicitation options in the future.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The anticipated annual cost for this service is $52,428.46 and is budgeted accordingly for FY2025.