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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Rejecting Proposals For RFQ-172-24-SK Related To Network Infrastructure Consultant Services.
Strategic Plan Focus
Public Safety
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Staff Recommends: The Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The Police Department previously identified a need to enhance its aged network infrastructure. In 2024, a solicitation was advertised for a qualified consultant to assess the network and provide services. A selection committee reviewed six proposals, and three vendors were shortlisted and ranked by the committee. The Commission, via R-2024-269, ranked respondents and authorized negotiations. Negotiations with two of the ranked vendors were unsuccessful, and the vendors were deemed non-responsible and over budget.
Industry-wide, there have been technology advancements and brand diversification. As a result, the Police Department identified alternative options to enhance its technology that did not require a significant investment in infrastructure. The Police Department has been expanding its technology without the need for a consultant and will continue to invest in technology focused on Public Safety.
Fiscal Impact:
Approval of the attached resolution will not fiscally impact the City as this is a proposal to cancel the Solicitation.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Jeff Devlin, Chief of Police
Chris O’Brien, Director of Public Safety