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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM
Report: Tablet Command Inc. Professional Service Agreement Amendment #2 for Incident Command Management System Software for Verdugo Fire Communications Center.
1. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute or amend the Professional Services Agreement Amendment #2 with Tablet Command Inc. (Contract 8001609), for incident command management software, increasing the contract amount by $63,550 to the new total not-to-exceed amount of $158,450.
COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for July 29, 2025 calendar
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In April 2022, the City Council authorized the Professional Service Agreement with Tablet Command, Inc., for incident command management software. The common command system has produced a more reliable and standardized operational picture for the Incident Commanders managing an incident. Tablet Command has built a sustainable, reliable, and shared incident system used across all Verdugo agencies. The proposed Amendment No will add $63,550 to the contract amount, for a new total not-to-exceed contract amount of $158,450.
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager to execute or amend the Professional Services Agreement with Tablet Command Inc. and approve Amendment No. 2, increasing the contract amount by $63,550 to the new total not-to-exceed amount of $158,450.
ANALYSIS
On April 18, 2022, the Tablet Command software started providing an incident management tool to all Verdugo agencies. This standardized platform allows for a strong, shared, and sustainable incident management tool for Incident Commanders managing incidents.
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The incident command management software provides:
- Timely and accurate incident notification
- Access to agency map data
- Shared incident views by all users
- Transfer of Command
- Standardized command and control
- Incident checklists and templates
- Time stamped record of actions on the emergency scene - Improved accountability
- Improved after-action analysis
All the software functions provide for increased management and command functions resulting in an overall increase in firefighter safety. This software has proven invaluable to the Verdugo agencies on many incidents.
STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
The agencies served by the Verdugo Fire Communications Center are in support of continuing the use of the Tablet Command incident command management software.
FISCAL IMPACT
The cost for Amendment No. 2 was included as a part of the FY 2025-26 budget. No additional appropriation is being requested at this time. The funding is outlined below:
Existing Appropriation
Amount Account String Funding Source
$63,550 43110-5800-GFD-4005-P0000- Verdugo Fire Communications Fund
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
N/A
CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
1. Reject the motion and discontinue Tablet Command, Inc. for incident command management software.
2. Any other direction from City Council.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:
Jeffrey Brooks, Fire Chief
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Prepared by:
Brian Murphy, Deputy Fire Chief
Approved by:
Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager
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