Explanation
BACKGROUND: To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into contract with Motorola Solutions, DBA Vigilant Solutions, 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 help provide vital information from vehicles leaving the areas of crime scenes.
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 9/24/2026
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is necessary to make the funds available as soon as possible to maintain services and to continue a vital police investigation tool.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the Safety Director to enter into contract with Motorola Solutions, DBA Vigilant Solutions, to purchase commercial license subscriptions for the Investigative Data Platform. Since this was not originally budgeted, funds will need to come from other areas of the Police General Fund budget. This cost was shown as a deficit in the 1st quarter review.
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To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into contract with Motorola Solutions, DBA Vigilant Solutions, for the purchase of commercial license subscriptions for the Investigative Data Platform; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Co...
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