Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation seeks to authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to renew the contract with LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc. for the purpose of continuing instant computer access to the investigative database (Accurint), allowing the most efficient investigative record searches for administrative, investigative, and enforcement personnel users.
The original contract, PO056179, took effect March 1, 2017, and included the option to renew for three additional, one-year terms. It is in the City's best interest for the Division of Police to renew the contract with LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc., based on the fee schedule in the contract to continue these vital existing services. This is the second renewal of the three (3) possible renewals.
Bid Information: Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions FL, Inc. is the sole source provider of Accurint Virtual Crime Center in North America; therefore, this contract was awarded pursuant to the sole source provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code. Lexis Nexis is the only vendor who manufacturers and distributes Accurint.
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.
Contract Compliance No: CC007871, LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc., expires 02/01/2020
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested so that the Division of Police may immediately renew said contract to continue these vital and important services without interruption. The current contract expires on 2/28/2019.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $130,225.00 from the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund with LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc. for the Division of Police. The Division of Police encumbered or spent $125,216.00 in 2018, $92,500.00 in 2017, and $81,120.00 in 2016 for these services.
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To authorize and direct the Direc...
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