BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to modify a contract with Hexagon Safety and Infrastructure for the 9.4 upgrade to the City's Computer Aided Dispatching System (CAD). The Director of Public Safety originally contracted with Intergraph Corporation (now doing business as Hexagon) in March 2010 to replace the City's CAD system. The system was implemented in June 2011, and it has since been determined that an upgrade will be required in order to maintain system compatibility and optimum performance. Public Safety entered into contract with Hexagon via ordinance 2708-2015 to commence this upgrade and has worked to prepare the network for this transition. Due to the timing of final upgrade implementation, it has been determined that it is in the best interest of the City to move forward and implement the 9.4 upgrade in order to assure long-term compatibility with Hexagon and protect the City's investment in the CAD system.
CAD is used to assist in processing calls from the public to the Department of Public Safety's 9-1-1 dispatch center (both Police and Fire). The system aids call-takers and dispatchers by electronically moving pertinent data to the proper field personnel over voice or data communications. The CAD system also records call/run data that is used for reporting, analysis, and record-keeping purposes throughout the City (e.g., OD Map, Nuisance Abatement, Celebrate One).
Bid Information: The Department of Public Safety requests this purchase based upon the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code as Hexagon Safety and Infrastructure is the only known provider of the required upgrade and services for the CAD system.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency designation is requested to ensure the continued operation and maintenance of the CAD System.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes a total expenditure of $350,000.00 from the general fund an...
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