Explanation
BACKGROUND: To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into contract with Motorola Solutions Inc, to purchase license subscriptions for the Investigative Data Platform. The commercial License Plate Reader (LPR) licensing subscriptions will enable the LPRs and the Neighborhood Safety Camera systems to continue to work in conjunction with the Shot Spotter program and will help provide vital information from vehicles leaving the areas when the Division of Police is alerted by the Shot Spotter program.
Bid Information: This purchase is manifestly impractical to bid because we currently use this software and other law enforcement agencies use similar Motorola licenses, which will allow Columbus Police to share important information with other local agencies as crime often crosses jurisdictional borders. Therefore, the Division of Police is requesting a Bid Waiver in accordance with Chapter 329 of the City Code.
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: CC-007169 Expires September 24, 2026
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is necessary to make the funds available as soon as possible to prevent a break in service and to continue vital police investigations.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the Safety Director to enter into contract with Motorola Solutions Inc, to purchase commercial license subscriptions for the Investigative Data Platform. Funds are available in the Law Enforcement Seizure Fund for this purchase.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into contract with Motorola Solutions Inc, for the purchase of commercial license subscriptions for the Investigative Data Platform; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize an expe...
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