Title
Joint resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with EnRoute Emergency Systems, Tampa, FL, to upgrade the existing Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system used by the Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) in an amount not to exceed $235,060.87.
Staff Summary
· There is a need to upgrade the existing CAD system for the ETSB from graphic user interface (GUI) to structured query language (SQL) user interface.
· The existing CAD system was acquired from EnRoute Emergency Systems in 1993 through a competitive request for proposal (RFP) process.
· The new SQL user interface will improve staff efficiency and allow for downloading information into other applications to increase interoperability.
· The ETSB Board approved this purchase at their regular meeting on July 2, 2013.
· Pursuant to Article 6, Section 102 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, the Purchasing Agent consulted with an ad hoc review group and determined that this upgrade is exempt from bidding.
· This agreement authorizes the purchase of EnRoute Fire and Law CAD upgrade in the amount of $235,060.87.
Body
WHEREAS, there is a need to upgrade the existing Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system for the Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) from GUI (graphic user interface) to SQL User Interface; and
WHEREAS, the existing CAD system was acquired from EnRoute Emergency Systems in 1993 through a competitive RFP process; and
WHEREAS, the new SQL user interface will improve staff efficiency and allow for downloading information into other applications to increase interoperability; and
WHEREAS, the ETSB Board approved this purchase at their regular meeting on July 2, 2013; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Article 6, Section 102 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, the Purchasing Agent consulted with an ad hoc review group and determined that this purchase is exempt from bidding on the basis of sole source.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois,...
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