From
Keshnel Penny, Chief Information Officer
Title
Purchase agreement with Knight Security Systems, LLC for security equipment, software upgrades, and installation services for the City wide Milestone video management software and video recording hardware in amount in the amount of $133,434.98 through a state interlocal agreement with DIR.
Presenter
Keshnel Penny, Chief Information Officer
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The original Milestone video management system, and some video equipment components was installed back in 2015. Staff has identified many upgrades that are needed to keep this system operating effectively. Staff is recommending the upgrading for the Milestone Video Management Software to a newer version , and the upgrading of some of the video recording hardware. Some of the equipment being recommended for replacement have varying ages, and some are approaching end-of -life and will no longer be supported by the manufacturer.
Chapter 271.102 of the Local Government Code authorizes local governments to participate in a cooperative purchasing program with another local government or local cooperative organization. In lieu of competitive bidding, items and services may be purchased through such agreements as the agreements have already been bid by the sponsoring entity or agency. The City of Grand Prairie has master inter-local cooperative agreements with various entities including DIR.
DIR provides statewide leadership and oversight for management of government information and communications technology. DIR has served in a leadership role to facilitate the state’s economic competitiveness through its ability to deliver quality information resources commodities and services at the lowest prices and best value for state and local government as well as the K-12 public and higher education systems.
DIR contract # DIR-CPO-4494 was effective August 27, 2020, and will expire August 28, 2022.
Financial Consideration
Funding for the ...
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