Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Safety to enter into a contract with Deccan International in the amount of $24,441.00 for LiveMUM annual maintenance and support services. LiveMUM is a real-time operational module that provides the dispatchers with instant recommendations on where to reallocate fire apparatus needed for service. It identifies gaps in coverage based on geographic area and call demand to instantaneously recommend optimal move-ups (apparatus reallocation) for EMS apparatus. Move-ups allow for available apparatus to be reassigned to different areas when the primary apparatus for that area is on a dispatched run. This contract provides for an initial three year term with two (2) additional annual renewal options subject to mutual agreement by both parties and appropriation and approval by City Council. This Contract being year two of the five-year term.
Contract Compliance: Deccan International, Federal Tax ID: 33-0864002, Vendor #0063484
Emergency Designation: Emergency action is required to avoid a lapse in funding and so that Fire’s LiveMUM annual maintenance and support services can continue uninterrupted.
Bid Waiver Justification: The Division of Fire has successfully implemented this specialized LiveMum Software with Deccan International, the proprietary owner of its contents, and is not seeking replacement to this highly customized software.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $24,441.00 from the General Fund, for the expense for this contract between the Columbus Division of Fire and Deccan International for 2026 for the following annual term and amounts. The Fire Division spent $23,277.00 in 2025, $23,277.00 in 2024, $22,174.00 in 2023, and $21,118.00 in 2022 for these services.
2025 (Year 1): $23,277.00
2026 (Year 2): $24,441.00
2027 (Year 3): $25,664.00
2028 (Year 4): $26,947.00
2029 (Year 5): $28,294.00
Total: $105,346.00
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