26-1480: Resolution to Approve a Sole Source Purchase Order with West Shore Services, Inc. for Replacement of Outdoor Warning Siren Controllers and Cabinets ($55,870.00)

Description

Resolution to Approve a Sole Source Purchase Order with West Shore Services, Inc. for Replacement of Outdoor Warning Siren Controllers and Cabinets ($55,870.00)

Summary

The document supports a City of Ann Arbor sole-source or best-source procurement from West Shore Services, Inc. for replacing five emergency defense-siren controller cabinets at sites 1, 5, 6, 8, and 9. The quoted package includes digital 150–174 MHz controllers, installation labor, and a coordination discount, totaling $55,870 before tax and shipping. Sites may be reassigned if other cabinets require replacement sooner. The form requires the City to explain why the vendor is uniquely qualified, document market research and prior work, and identify whether compatibility, economic feasibility, uniqueness, or urgency justifies bypassing competitive bidding. The purchase is governed by the City’s 2025 agreement with West Shore.