Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Department of Public Safety was awarded an ARPA grant by the State of Ohio to help first responders cope with mental health and wellness challenges magnified during the Covid pandemic. The Department is seeking to provide resources that support the mental health and wellness of Public Safety first responders including Police Officers, Firefighters, and 911 Dispatchers through a wellness application. The Public Safety Department requests to enter into contract with Lexipol LLC to provide this wellness app for the benefit of its first responders. This app will address:
• Counseling services
• Stress related physical conditions
• Depression and anxiety issues
• Resiliency and the ability to bounce back
• Ability to manage family life challenges
• Increased resiliency for decision making and increased effectiveness while on duty
BID INFORMATION: The Division of Police advertised a formal bid, RFQ025437, for this application. There were two proposals received and evaluated by the selection committee. Proposals were submitted by First Response Mental Health and Lexipol LLC. The committee was comprised of a Police Officer, Firefighter, Support Services personnel, Employee Assistance Program personnel, and Department of Technology personnel. Through the evaluation process, it was determined that Lexipol LLC, who is offering an application called Cordico wellness solution, was the lowest and best bid to meet the City’s needs.
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.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency legislation is requested to establish this Wellness App to meet the grant requirements and ensure reimbursement from said grant.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE: CC-025779. Vendor will be contract compliant prior to execution of contract.
FISCAL IMPACT: The funding for the applicatio...
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