Purchasing Type: Ratification (RA)                                
Public Hearing:  YES ☐     NO ☒                                  Department: Purchasing & Contracting                                      
 
AGENDA ITEM:
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Commission District(s):  All
RA - Cooperative Agreement for Audio Visual Equipment, Accessories, and Services (OMNIA Partners/Region 4 Education Service Center (ESC) Contract No. R201202 [OMNIA/Region 4 ESC]): for use by DCTV.  This contract consists of purchasing from the competitively let OMNIA/Region 4 ESC contract to upgrade DCTV studio and broadcasting equipment. This request seeks to ratify previously issued Purchase Order Nos.: 5042721, 5042124, and 5041864 for the purchase of audio, visual, and production related supplies. Awarded to B&H Foto and Electronics Corp. dba B&H. Amount Not to Exceed: $180,187.81.
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Information Contact: Michelle Butler, Chief Procurement Officer
Phone Number: (404) 687-3581
 
PURPOSE:
This contract consists of purchasing from the competitively let OMNIA/Region 4 ESC contract to upgrade the DCTV studio and broadcasting equipment in order to maintain and enhance DCTV public outreach services. B&H Photo has been utilized by DCTV for years to purchase studio and broadcasting equipment and is the primary source of audio and visual equipment. 
 
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
Recommend ratification of purchases from the OMNIA/Region 4 ESC contract with:
 
B&H Foto and Electronics Corp. dba B&H, 420 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10001 
 
Amount Not to Exceed: $180,187.81
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
1. Contract Effective Date:      Date of Award 
2. Contract Expiration Date:    March 31, 2026 
3. Funding:                      General - Operating (Tools & Small Equipment) (DCTV)