DEPARTMENT
Emergency Services
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to utilize cooperative purchasing - Department of Emergency Services, General Services Administration Contract #GS-35F-0415V, in the amount of $219,852.13 with Quality Recording Solutions, LLC, Eventide (Roswell, GA) for the purchase of the 911 Recording System and to provide professional services required to upgrade and maintain the department's current recording system. Effective upon BOC approval.
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-462, requests for approval to utilize cooperative purchasing or GSA purchase contracts of more than $49,999.99 shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Justice and Safety
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND: The current HigherGround Recording system was installed in the 911 Center in 2016 and records 911 calls and public safety radio traffic and is used for Open Records and Service requests. This request is to upgrade the existing system.
Scope of Work: The HigherGround recording system needs a hardware refresh and software upgrade to ensure compatibility with the recently upgraded digital radio system in addition to having a storage backup of all 911 recordings. This upgrade will ensure that both primary and backup recordings of all 911 telephone calls and radio traffic are maintained, with enhanced notifications for any system issues. Currently, there is no redundancy and or backup for the telephone and radio recording system.
This is a new system and in accordance with County Purchasing Section ?102-386, regarding intellectual ...
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