Title
Audio Visual Software, Hardware, and Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of audio visual software, hardware, and services from a federal contract,
B. Approve a fixed price contract with Activu Corporation for the purchase of Activu audio-visual system, including hardware and software services under General Services Administration, Contract #GS-35F-0632N, dated May 22, 2003,
C. Authorize the City Manager to extend the contract for additional one-year terms for as long as the federal contract is in effect, at prices and terms that are the same or more favorable than those offered under the federal contract,
D. Authorize the City Manager to purchase maintenance and support for as long as the City uses the audio-visual software and hardware, and
E. Authorize the City Manager to purchase such additional software licenses, services, and hardware or amend the contract as may be required for additional enterprise implementations of this audio-visual solution, consistent with the purpose for which the contract was awarded.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Reenie Askew, Innovation and Technology
Brad Dunkle, Innovation and Technology
Chief Putney, Police
Liz Babson, Transportation
Mike Davis, Engineering and Property Management
Explanation
* Various City departments have implemented video management systems to view cameras placed across the City for traffic control, crime prevention, and City building security.
* G.S. 143-129 allows local governments to purchase from contracts established by the United States government, including any federal agency, if the contractor is willing to extend the same or more favorable prices, terms, and conditions as those established under the federal contract.
* Activu Corporation is willing to provide their audio-visual system to the City at the same or better terms as established in the federal contract.
* Several control centers exist to monitor camera footage real-time for traffic control and real-time crime resp...
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