Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to modify and extend a contract with Public Safety Systems, Inc. (PSSI), for software support and maintenance associated with the Computer Aided Dispatching (CAD) response system. The CAD system is utilized by the Police and Fire dispatch facilities. The CAD enables monitoring, tracking and dispatch emergency and non-emergency data. PSSI provides telephone support services, upgrades to software and enhancements that support the CAD system's daily operations. Any problems that arise with the application that requires changes to the application software may only be performed by them.
On June 12, 2000, Council approved and passed Ordinance 1420-00, which established the software support services provided by PSSI. Under the original contract there are terms and conditions that allow for renewals at the conclusion of the ending term. This modification extends the contract from June 12, 2008 through June 12, 2009 in the amount of $144,750.00.
Original Cost (Year 1999): $39,000
Total amount of this Modification is $144,750.00
The amount spent in 2007 was $128,000.
Cost Basis for the Modification: Yearly on-going maintenance support contract for the Computer Aided Dispatching (CAD) response system.
Bid Information: Public Safety Systems, Inc. (PSSI) is the manufacturer of the application system software. Public Safety Systems, Inc. (PSSI) wrote the software and is the only company that can support it. No one else has the source code (programs).
Contract Compliance: Public Safety Systems, Inc., Contract Compliance #541302472 (expires April 23, 2009).
Emergency Designation: Emergency designation is required to facilitate prompt payment for services provided by PSSI.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budgeted Amount: Funds for this expenditure are available in the Department of Public Safety, Division of Support Services' 2...
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