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.
Bid Information: The Columbus Division of Police is requesting to waive competitive bidding provisions of section 329.27 of the Columbus City Codes, because surrounding law enforcement jurisdictions currently maintain Accurint database access with this established vendor and multi-jurisdictional communication utilizing this vital tool more efficiently coordinates crime solving efforts, and supports timely, positive court case outcomes. The cost prohibitive nature of moving to a new system, which would require Division-wide re-training for personnel on all shifts, makes it manifestly impractical to bid out these services.
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 02/01/2022
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 2/28/2021.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $140,855.00 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 $135,433.00 in 2020, $130,255 in 2019, and $125,216.00 in 2018 for these services.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to renew the contract with LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc.; ...
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