Report Prepared by: Lance Eber, Crime Analyst, Merced Police Department
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SUBJECT: Authorization to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approval of an Amendment to the Agreement with Tyler Technologies for the Purchase of the Socrata Public Safety Analytics Software Subscription for Three Years in an Amount not to Exceed $38,320
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approves an amendment to the City's existing agreement with Tyler Technologies for the purchase of the Socrata Public Safety Analytics Software Subscription for three years including initial installation, training, and ongoing maintenance.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the competitive bidding requirements - purchases necessary for standardization on particular types of equipment;
B. Approving an 8th amendment to the original contract with Tyler Technologies for the purchase of a new software subscription (Socrata Public Safety Analytics) to the existing public safety software package from Tyler Technologies; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Refer back to staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by Council; or,
3. Take no action.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200 et seq.
Chapter 3.04, Section 3.04.110B, 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code requiring council approval for contracts involving professional services exceeding $30,000 dollars and waiving of the competitive bidding requirements for purchases necessary for standardization of particular types of equipment.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Enhance the efficiency and productivity of public safety staff by using technology to operate in a more resourceful manner.
DISCUSSION
On November 5, 2018, the City Council approved the Acceptance of Grant Funding in the amount of $105,000 from the California Office of Emergency Services (OES) through their Ge...
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