Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Public Safety Director to enter into a contract with ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC-SAFETY-COMMUNICATIONS OF OFFICIALS-INTERNATIONAL, INC. for maintenance support, professional services, and training items related to the 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 four (4) annual renewal options, subject to mutual agreement by both parties and appropriation and approval by City Council.
Formal bids were solicited for call processing software and the city received one bid on August 3, 2023:
The Department of Public Safety recommended that the bid be awarded to the sole, responsive bidder, ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC-SAFETY-COMMUNICATIONS OF OFFICIALS-INTERNATIONAL, INC.
ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC-SAFETY-COMMUNICATIONS OF OFFICIALS-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 total amount of $376,744.50 from Public Safety’s general fund appropriation with ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC-SAFETY-COMMUNICATIONS OF OFFICIALS-INTERNATIONAL, INC.for maintenance and support costs associated with their IntelliComm call processing software for the following annual term and amounts.
2025 (Year 1): $77,418.90
2026 (Year 2): $72,243.90
2027 (Year 3): $77,418.90
2028 (Year 4): $72,243.90
2029 (Year 5): $77,418.90
Emergency Designation: Emergency designation is needed to avoid a lapse in funding so these essential services can continue uninterrupted.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into contract with Association of Public-Safety-Communications of Officials-International, INC. for the emergency maintenance and...
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