Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Safety to enter into contract with GovernmentJobs.com, Inc. (D/B/A/ NEOGOV). parent company of PowerDMS. Inc., for multiple user licenses that will grant Division personnel access to a document management system that meets the Commission on the Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) standards and approvals as well as provides online access to all Division forms, publications and trainings.
It is in the City's best interest for the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Police to enter into contract with Power DMS Inc. to continue a streamlined document management system that is in compliance with all CALEA standards. Power DMS is the only software license that is approved and sanctioned by CALEA.
Bid Information: The initial contract was awarded pursuant to the sole source provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code as the sole company licensed by CALEA in legislation 1197-2017
This company is not debarred according to the Federal excluded parties listing or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State unresolved findings for recovery certified search.
Contract Compliance No: CC009645, Power DMS Inc.
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested so that the Division of Police may immediately enter into contract to allow access to the document management system, to assure compliance with CALEA standards and approvals as well as provide Division personnel with online access to all Division forms, publications, and trainings.
FISCAL IMPACT: The funding for this has been appropriated and authorized by Ordinance 0366-2026 passed on March 30, 2026. This expenditure of $53,074.61 is funded by the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund 2219.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into contract with GovernmentJobs.com, Inc. (D/B/A/ NEOGOV), parent company of PowerDMS. Inc. t...
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