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BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Public Safety Director to enter into contract with Mission Critical Partners, LLC to review and evaluate Columbus’ existing Alternative Response program and develop a plan for non-law enforcement response for some 911 calls for service.
The Public Safety Department advertised a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Alternative Response Plan through the Vendor Services portal and Bonfire on April 30, 2024. Five proposals were received on June 12, 2024. A committee consisting of five representatives from Columbus Public Health, City Council, and Public Safety, evaluated both formal and written proposals in accordance with section 329 of the City Code. Mission Critical Partners was the highest rated firm by the evaluation committee.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency legislation is requested so that implementation of the proposal can proceed as soon as practical.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFO: Mission Critical Partners LLC CC# 002532 Expires 5/5/2025
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Mission Critical Partners LLC.
FISCAL IMPACT: The estimated cost of this contract is $400,000.00. Funds for this contract will be appropriated in the Reimagine Safety Fund. The Public Safety Department is in negotiations with Mission Critical Partners with respect to final terms and cost. The cost of the contract is not expected to exceed $400,000.00.
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To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into contract with Mission Critical Partners, LLC to review and evaluate the Alternative Response program; to authorize the appropriation of $400,000.00 in the Reimagine Safety Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $400,000.00 in the Reimagine Safety Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($400,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Safety has a need for reevaluation of its existing Alternative Response Program...
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