Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Department of Public Safety was awarded an ARPA grant by the State of Ohio to help first responders cope with mental health and wellness challenges magnified during the Covid pandemic. The Department is seeking to provide resources that support the mental health and wellness of Public Safety first responders including Police Officers, Firefighters, and 911 Dispatchers through a wellness application. The Public Safety Department requests to enter into a contract with Lexipol LLC to provide this wellness app for the benefit of its first responders. This app will address:
• Counseling services
• Stress related physical conditions
• Depression and anxiety issues
• Resiliency and the ability to bounce back
• Ability to manage family life challenges
• Increased resiliency for decision making and increased effectiveness while on duty
BID INFORMATION: The Division of Police advertised a formal bid, RFQ025437, for this application. There were two proposals received and evaluated by the selection committee. Proposals were submitted by First Response Mental Health and Lexipol LLC. The committee was comprised of a Police Officer, Firefighter, Support Services personnel, Employee Assistance Program personnel, and Department of Technology personnel. Through the evaluation process, it was determined that Lexipol LLC, who is offering an application called Cordico wellness solution, was the lowest and best bid to meet the City’s needs. The bid allows for three possible renewals. The contract was awarded to Lexipol pursuant to Ordinance No. 3063-2023, adopted by City Council on December 4, 2023. We are now requesting a bid waiver to enter into a new contract with Lexipol to continue using the app to enhance the wellness of our officers. Due to lack of time we were unable to enter into the renewal prior to the contract expiring, so we are asking for a bid-waiver to enter into a new contract with Lexipol with the option of three renewals. Th...
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