Title
Vote to approve competitive bid exemption and sole source for CentralSquare Technologies, LLC in the amount of $43,225.00 for the CAD-to-CAD Unify product.
Abstract
Introduction & Background: Emergency Communications uses computer aided dispatch (CAD) systems in the 9-1-1 center to process and dispatch emergency and non-emergency calls for service. To improve efficiency and interoperability with neighboring 9-1-1 centers, these CAD systems, which may be from different vendors, need to be connected in order to pass information between the CAD systems. The CentralSquare CAD-to-CAD Unify product provides this connection in a hosted environment.
Discussion & Analysis: North Carolina General Statute 143-129(e)(6) authorizes local governments to purchase without bidding when standardization is the overriding consideration and price competition for a product is not available. The CentralSquare CAD-to-CAD Unify product is used by Raleigh-Wake 911 and Cary 911. In order to connect our CAD systems with them, we will need to use this product.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: Ensure public safety through adequate resources, plans, and partnerships to keep people and property safe.
Budgetary Impact: $43,225.00
Recommendation/Motion: Motion to approve competitive bid exemption and sole source for CentralSquare Technologies, LLC in the amount of $43,225.00 for the CAD-to-CAD Unify product.