HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2014-180RESOLUTION NO. 2014 —180
RESOLU T JON OF THE CITY COUNCIL'+OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
WAIVING THE FORMAL BID PROCESS PURSUANT TO SEC T ION 2.0.110(B)
OF THE NATIONAL CITY MI.JNJC;PAL CODE, AND AUTHOR/ZING THE PURCHASE
FROM TRITECH SOFTWARE SYSTEMS, INFORM MOBILE MDC SOFTWARE
IN THE TOTAL NOT -TO -EXCEED AMOUNT OF $64,628.00
WHEREAS, Mobile Data Computers ("MDC') are ruggedized computer terminals
installed in emergency response vehicles to relay real-time data to first responders in the field;
and
WHEREAS, the MDC terminals currently in National City Police vehicles utilize
special software (Motorola Premier MDC) that enables police officers to receive calls for service
from dispatchers via the Tritech Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System; and
WHEREAS, the Motorola Premier MDC software is due for upgrade because it is
only supported by an older Windows XP operating system, which is no longer supported by
Microsoft Corporation; and
WHEREAS, Tritech Inform Mobile Software is the recommended replacement
software for the iviobiJe Data Computer (MDC) terminals because it is designed specifically to
interface with the Tritech Computer Aided Dispatch System currently in use by National City
Police Department; and
WHEREAS, the Tritech Inform Mobile Software will reduce the complexity of
troubleshooting issues between the MDC Terminals and the CAD system by removing an
additional vendor (Motorola) application interface layer; and
WHEREAS, the annual support cost for Motorola Premier MDC is $27,660, and
the annual support cost for the Tritech Inform Mobile is $4,950, a significant annual support cost
savings; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends procurement of the Tritech inform i+hobiie
Software to reduce annual support costs and improve Mobile Data Computer terminal System
integration with the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System.
WHEREAS, it is requested that the City Council waive the formal bidding
requirements as allowed in Chapter 2.60.110(B) of the Municipal Code, and award the purchase
of AT&T LTE Broadband Modems to Tritech Software Systems because a delay would unduly
jeopardize efficient operation of Mobile Data Computer systems, the price has been determined
to be competitive within the industry, and no further purpose would be served by issuing a
formal bid at this point in the process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City hereby affirms the determination that delaying the purchase of AT&T LTE
Broadband iviodems for Police Mobile Data Computers would unduly impair or jeopardize the
City's ability to efficiently operate its data management systems, and pursuant to Section
2.60.160 of the Municipal Code, authorizes the waiver of the bidding process, for the purchase
of the modems from PCS Mobile of for an arnount not to exceed $49,500.00.
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Resolution No. 2014 — 180
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PASSED and ADOPTED this 16th day of December, 2014
on Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michael R. Della ity Clerk
PROVED : S TO FO
City Atto
Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on
December 16, 2014 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmembers Cano, Mendivil, Morrison, Rios, Sotelo-Solis,
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY:
RON MORRISON
Mayor of the City of National City, California
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City rk of the City of ational City, California
By:
Deputy
HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, True and correct copy of
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-180 of the City of National City. California, passed and
adopted by the Council of said City on December 16, 2014.
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
By:
Deputy