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Office of Procurement Services GOODS AND SERVICES COMPETITION IMPRACTICABLE FORM This form is to be used when a department believes an acquisition is considered Competition Impracticable and the acquisition dollar amount is above $10,000. The Chief Procurement Officer can approve purchases up to $100,000. Board of Supervisors approval is required if the acquisition is over $100,000. This form must be submitted for approval to: Office of Procurement Services | 160 S 4th Ave | Phoenix, AZ 85003. Fax number: 602.506.6766. The signed form must be retained in the purchasing file. Unless approved by the Board of Supervisors in a formal agenda item or the Chief Procurement Officer in a formal Contract a CI form is valid from July 1 thru June 30th of each Fiscal Year. DEPARTMENT NAME DEPARTMENT RX# PROPOSED CONTRACT VENDOR NEED IDENTIFIED Date: REQUESTED DELIVERY Date: QUOTED PRICE: Accounting String: Company: Address: City, State: Zip/Postal Code: Phone: Fax: Contact Name: DESCRIPTION OF GOODS OR SERVICES REQUIRED: The estimated cost of this Procurement is: ≤ $100k > $100k Is this a Technology Procurement? Yes No COMPETITION IMPRACTICABLE CATEGORY (Check applicable box, attach documentation or provide explanation below.) Maricopa County Procurement Code MC1-351 states: “Competition Impracticable” means an acquisition where, competition is impractical because of standardization, warranty, or other factors as approved by the Board of Supervisors. NOTE: The following are unlikely to be sufficient Competition Impracticable justifications: • Personal or department preference for a product or vendor • Department perception that the vendor is the best qualified (this should be determined through a competitive process) • Lack of department planning resulting in limited time to conduct a competitive procurement • Special incentive or deal offered (can be assessed in open and competitive solicitation) • Department convenience Grant specified (supporting documents attached) Mailing lists, subscriptions or media advertising Warranty voided if service provided by other contract vendor Other (Provide written explanation below) Software license renewals, additions, or upgrades available from only one source Brand compatibility available from only one source (no other distributors) Other proprietary situation County Attorney Asset Security and Tracking Recovery 02/10/2026 PO Box 2182 602-426-8179 602-309-3530 85372 Sun City, AZ Mike Carmody Covert camera streetlights for surveillance that meets the specifications of the City of Phoenix LED streetlights. 06/30/2026 180,000 100 D190 1965 IVAC SLA SEARCH A search was conducted consisting of: (check all that apply) Market research Public notice given, list Other vendors contacted Other RESULTS no alternatives were identified no alternatives were deemed acceptable because (explain below): Describe the search from above in detail: PRICE MC1-352-B states: The Using Agency requesting a Competition Impracticable Procurement shall provide written evidence to support a Competition Impracticable determination containing an explanation of why the proposed procurement process is advantageous to the County; and the scope, duration, and estimated total dollar value of the procurement. Price has been fairly and reasonably established by: Comparison to previous comparable purchases from a different vendor Independent estimate Comparison to public sector contract pricing Discount off published catalog pricing Market survey Other, explain: Describe methodology and results (attach any written supporting data, e.g., survey or market analysis): THIS IS A COMPETITION IMPRACTICABLE PROCUREMENT BECAUSE (attach additional page if needed): ASTR was under state contract AAGO15-093006 contract code CTR032732-3 until May 2024. ASTR is a local vendor that custom builds streetlights for several other AZ law enforcement agencies. MCAO has made similar purchases from this vendor in the past for this product and continuity will ensure there is no interruption in service. These are to be used to fight Human trafficking in the Phoenix area working with local law enforcement. MCAO has a working knowledge of the vendor work product and ASTR's custom builds are compliant with the City of Phoenix's streetlights. The AZ State Contract contains a bidder evaluation form which includes/compares pricing among other vendors at the time of evaluation. The MCAO has purchased from ASTR in the past and there is a nominal value change in price from contracted pricing. CERTIFICATIONS I certify: 1) I recognize that the Maricopa County Procurement Code requires the use of competitive solicitations unless exempted by law. I have reviewed the information and materials relevant to this procurement of goods and services, and am requesting approval of an exception to the competitive process for the reasons described; 2) the price to be paid to the proposed vendor is fair, reasonable, and provides the best value to Maricopa County; and 3) this request for an exception to the competitive solicitation process is not the result of inadequate advance planning or for purposes of securing the services of a preferred vendor. Department Head or Department Head Delegate Signature (Required) Printed Name Signature Date Office of Procurement Services The CPO can approve procurements up to $100,000. If this request is over $100,000 it must be submitted as an agenda item to the Board of Supervisors for consideration. Recommended to BOS for approval. Printed Name Signature Date Office of Enterprise Technology (If this procurement is classified as a technology procurement it must be forwarded to OET for coordination and/or approval. If this procurement request is not approved by OET, the form will be returned to the requestor.) Approved. Recommended purchase is in line with Maricopa County's strategic technology plan or currently installed equipment or service, and is considered to be a competition impracticable procurement. Not Approved. Reasoning: Printed Name Signature Date Save Catherine Martin Digitally signed by Catherine Martin DN: C=US, O=MCAO, CN=Catherine Martin, E= martinc@mcao.maricopa.gov Reason: I am approving this document Location: Date: 2026.02.10 13:34:49-07'00' Foxit PDF Editor Version: 2025.1.0 Catherine Martin 02/10/2026 Kevin Tyne, Dir., OPS Digitally signed by Kevin Tyne Date: 2026.02.13 15:40:46 -07'00' 02/12/2026 SIGN Email Save $92,966.00 Amount Due $0.00 Amount Paid $0.00 Shipping Cost $86,000.00 Sub Total $6,966.00 TAX 8.10% on $86,000.00 $92,966.00 Total Christopher Scott MCAO 225 West Madison Phoenix, AZ, 85003 Ship To Commander Mike Meislish MCAO 225 West Madison Phoenix, AZ, 85003 Bill To 2/6/2026 Date E293 Number P.O.Number 15 DAY Terms Ship IN PERSON Via ASSET SECURITY TRACKING AND RECOVERY P.O. BOX 2182 SUN CITY, AZ 85372 EMAIL azreddog@netzero.com PHONE 602-309-3530 FAX 602-426-8179 DUNS 944508394 TAXID 260620769 Customer # Project $86,000.00 Amount a Tax1 $8,600.00 Price 10.00 Quantity COVERT LED HOUSING AEL HOLOPHANE HOUSING Description ASTR complete covert LED camera utilizing an AEL holophane street light fixture, Panasonic WV-S6301-Z2 camera and Sierra Wireless RV-55 router. Complete excluding broadband service $86,480.00 Amount Due $0.00 Amount Paid $0.00 Shipping Cost $80,000.00 Sub Total $6,480.00 TAX 8.10% on $80,000.00 $86,480.00 Total Christopher Scott MCAO 225 West Madison Phoenix, AZ, 85003 Ship To Commander Mike Meislish MCAO 225 West Madison Phoenix, AZ, 85003 Bill To 2/6/2026 Date E294 Number P.O.Number 15 DAY Terms Ship IN PERSON Via ASSET SECURITY TRACKING AND RECOVERY P.O. BOX 2182 SUN CITY, AZ 85372 EMAIL azreddog@netzero.com PHONE 602-309-3530 FAX 602-426-8179 DUNS 944508394 TAXID 260620769 Customer # Project $80,000.00 Amount a Tax1 $8,000.00 Price 10.00 Quantity COVERT LED HOUSING AEL HOLOPHANE HOUSING BOTTOM MOUNT CAMERA Description ASTR complete covert LED camera utilizing an AEL holophane street light fixture, Cannon VB-S30D-MK2 camera and Sierra Wireless RV-55 router. Complete excluding broadband service