Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Public Safety Director to enter into a contract with Intergraph Corporation for Premium Maintenance Services and the IDispatcher/ICalltaker training license for the Computer Aided Dispatching System (CAD) starting June 1, 2023 through May 31, 2024. CAD is used to assist in processing calls from the public in the 911 Emergency Communications Center in the Support Services Division, as well as the Division of Fire Alarm Office. The system aids the call-takers and dispatchers by electronically moving pertinent data to the proper field personnel over voice or data communications. CAD also stores data for record-keeping purposes. The Director of Public Safety contracted with Intergraph Corporation in March 2010 to replace the City's CAD system.
Contract Compliance: Contract Compliance Number # CC-009804 Vendor#009804 - Expiration 4/19/2024
Bid Information: Intergraph is the only known company that can provide maintenance and support for the Computer Aided Dispatching System (CAD) and IDispatcher/ICalltaker training license as it is proprietary software. Therefore, this contract is being executed in accordance with the sole source provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $633,953.40 from the general fund for CAD maintenance services with Intergraph Corporation in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of the Columbus City Codes. Funds are available in Support Services' general fund budget for this contract.
Total recent expenditures for CAD maintenance include:
2022: $555,458.64
2021: $497,573.22
2020: $695,156.01
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to enter into contract with Intergraph Corporation for maintenance services and the IDispatcher/ICalltaker training license for the CAD system in accordance with the sole source pr...
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