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Main Services Agreement With EMS Technology Solutions, LLC, d/b/a Operative IQ for Narcotics Inventory and Asset Management System for Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services Department (Contract No.26-A0302; Annual Amount: $50,640.00)
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
The Procurement Department received a request from Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services Department on September 16, 2026, to utilize an agreement with EMS Technology Solutions, LLC doing business as (DBA) Operative IQ for a Inventory System for Narcotics.
Agreement was reviewed by Legal for form and legal sufficiency and reviewed by the Procurement Department. The Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services Department recommendation is based on price, conformance with specifications and the ability to perform the contract in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications required. This agreement will auto renew annually.
This agreement replaces the prior agreement 23-A0266 that was originally approved by Chief Procurement Officer on June 30, 2023, in the amount of $33,135.00.
The Chief Procurement Officer has reviewed this requirement for conformance to Procurement Ordinance and Purchasing Policies and Procedures.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVES
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FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funding is currently budgeted for Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services in the FY 27 budget.
Expense:
Fund: HC Fire Rescue-Fire Rescue - B110, Department: HCFR-Fire - 140, Account: Repair/Maint-Software - 534606
Fund: HC Fire Rescue-Rescue Rescue - B111, Department: HCFR-Rescue - 141, Account: Repair/Maint-Software - 534606
LEGAL NOTE
The Board has the authority to act on this item pursuant to Chapter 2, Article V of the Hernando County Code of Ordinances, and Section 125.01, Florida Statutes.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board approve and authorize the Chairperson’s signature on the attached agreement to EMS Technology Solutions, LLC DBA Operative IQ for (Contract No. 26-A0302) in the estimated annual spend of $50,640.00 and authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to approve annual increases for additional licenses and the 5% annual increase per agreement.
It is further recommended the Board authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to approve change orders, as necessary and required up to the allowable budgeted amounts, and to renew the contract with the same terms and conditions.