Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Public Safety Director to enter into a contract with APCO International, Inc. for licensing and implementation of IntelliComm emergency dispatch call processing software. This software is designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of emergency call center operations by providing location data and delivering real-time information to emergency Call Takers and Dispatchers. This contract provides for an initial one-year term with six (6) annual renewal options, subject to mutual agreement by both parties.
Formal bids were solicited for call processing software and the city received one bid on August 3, 2023 (0 FBE, 0 MBE):
APCO International, Inc. $508,034.00, non MBE/FBE.
The Department of Public Safety recommends that the bid be awarded to the sole, responsive bidder, APCO International, Inc.
APCO International, Inc. Vendor#009802. Contract Compliance is in progress and will be complete by the time of contract execution.
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $440,047.50 from Public Safety’s general fund appropriation with APCO International, Inc. for implementation and first year licensing and training costs associated with their IntelliComm call processing software. This ordinance is contingent upon the passage of Ordinance 3097-2023, which will transfer appropriation sufficient to execute this contract.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into contract with APCO International, Inc. for an emergency dispatch call processing software; to authorize the expenditure of $440,047.50 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($440,047.50)
Body
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Safety solicited formal bid requests for an emergency dispatch call processing software solution; and,
WHEREAS, APCO International, Inc. was the sole responsive and responsible bidder; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize a contract and expenditure o...
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