Council Report

City of Mesa — City Council (2026-09-28)

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City Council Report
Date: September 28, 2026
To: City Council
Through: Michael Kennington, Deputy City Manager/Chief Financial Officer
From: Edward Quedens, Business Services Director
Kristy Garcia, Procurement Administrator
Subject: Ten-Month Use of a Cooperative Term Contract with Renewal Options for the
Purchase of Security and Protection Systems for the Mesa Police Department
(Citywide)
Recommendation
Council is requested to approve the award as recommended.
The Mesa Police Department and Procurement Services recommend authorizing the
purchase using the State of Arizona cooperative contract with APL Access and Security,
Inc. within the existing combined annual contract amount of $1,000,000.00.
Background / Discussion
This contract provides equipment, parts, installation, maintenance, repair, and technical
support for physical security systems used at City-owned buildings and facilities. These
systems include electronic door access, intrusion alarms, security cameras, and related
equipment used to control access to and protect City-owned facilities and property. Mesa
Police Department Information Technology coordinates these services for Police
Department facilities and supports similar physical security projects for other City
departments.
On July 1, 2024, Council approved the use of two cooperative contracts for Security and
Protection Systems in a combined total amount of $1,000,000 annually. These included the
OMNIA Partners/Region 4 ESC – TX cooperative contract with ADT Commercial, LLC and
Convergint Technologies, LLC, (Contract No. 2024192) and the State of Arizona
cooperative contract with APL Access and Security, Inc. (Contract No. 2024194).
The previous State of Arizona cooperative contract with APL Access and Security, Inc.
expired on July 28, 2026. Following a new solicitation, the State of Arizona awarded a new
contract to APL Access and Security, Inc. The City is requesting authorization to utilize the
newly awarded State contract (APL) while continuing to utilize the existing OMNIA Partners
(ADT and Convergint) cooperative contract.
Continued use of both cooperative contracts will provide the City access to a wide range of
equipment and services, including comprehensive security systems and integration
solutions. Each vendor will provide the qualified personnel and resources necessary to
fulfill the City’s requirements and deliver the required services and materials.

No increase to the previously approved annual amount is requested. The combined annual
amount for both cooperative contracts will remain at $1,000,000.
The State of Arizona cooperative contract has been competitively bid and meets the City’s
procurement requirements. Utilizing the State of Arizona contract allows the City to receive
competitive rates based on a formally solicited agreement. The City believes the pricing is
fair and reasonable and soliciting for these products and services would not result in the
City receiving more favorable pricing or terms.
Purchase Information
Action: Award
Procurement Type: Cooperative Contract Use
Contract Number: 2027036
Contracting Agency/Contract Number: State of Arizona/CTR082382
Local Consideration: Policy did not apply to this procurement method
Initial Contract Term: 9/28/2026 – 7/27/2027
Possible Renewals: Up to a maximum of four years, subject to Administrative review and
approval
Funding Source: City Departments will identify funding including General Funds as
projects are identified and developed
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