Explanation
BACKGROUND: In 1996, the City of Columbus, Division of Police purchased a new intelligence system from Intellinetics, (formerly Avatar) to catalog criminal intelligence information. That database contains criminal intelligence data that is crucial to Division investigative personnel. As intelligence-led policing becomes the standard model for increasingly resource-limited policing agencies, it is crucial to effectively organize current and future Division intelligence data, and be able to share it with local and state-wide law enforcement agencies and mobile units that have need for our support.
The Division of Police received a grant award through the FY2009 Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Technology Program (pursuant to Ordinance # 1629-2009, passed 12/09/2009) from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs via the Franklin County Office of Homeland Security and Justice Programs. The JAG program provides funding to allow states and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime, and improve the criminal justice system. The total amount awarded to the Division of Police for the purchase of intelligence-based computer software was $155,744.00. This Intelligence/Case Management System will be web-based, encrypted, interface with Division NetRMS, CAD, I.D. and Mugshot Imaging Systems, be remotely accessible by Division personnel, and includes three years of software upgrades and maintenance. The goal in this project is to also expand data sharing to allow access to 30 or more outside agencies within the Greater Columbus, Ohio region.
BID INFORMATION: a Formal Request for Proposals (RFP-SA003277) was posted on June 26, 2009. The following vendors submitted bids as follows:
Column Technologies, Inc. (MAJ) $255,390.00
ACISS Systems, Inc. (MAJ) $168,808.50
After committee evaluation and vendor demonstrations, the Division of Police recommends acceptance of the pr...
Click here for full text