Title
Vote to approve competitive bid exemption and sole source for Southern Software Inc., for computer aided dispatch software licenses and third-party software integration development fees.
Abstract
Introduction & Background: Southern Software is our current computer aided dispatch (CAD) software vendor. Additional CAD licenses and third-party software integration development work must be purchased through Southern Software.
Discussion & Analysis: The additional CAD licenses will be for the new positions added to Emergency Communications. The third-party software integration development work will be for the CAD-to-CAD project currently underway to connect the Chatham County 911 center with other 911 centers to increase interoperability and efficiency.
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:
Recommendation/Motion: Motion to approve competitive bid exemption and sole source for Southern Software Inc. for computer aided dispatch software licenses and third-party software integration development fees.