1358 ORDINANCE NO. 1358 ( #1 - 09)
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETI77VE BIDDING FOR THE PURCHASE
OF RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH
COMPUTER SO F T WA R E A N D EQUIPMENT, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT FO R
THE JACKSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY;
AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Jacksonville Police Department is in need of new and
compatible Records Management System and Computer Aided Dispatch software for
more efficient operation of public safety services provided by the Department; and,
WHEREAS, said computer software, related equipment, training, and support
services are readily available at a competitive price through Southem Software, Inc.,
a company which has furnished said software and support for many law
enforcement agencies in Arkansas. Southern Software, Inc. agrees to furnish said
computer software, related equipment, training, and support services at a
competitive cost and in a timely manner. As such, the Jacksonville Police
Department recommends and requests waiver of competitive bidding so that the
City may contract with Southern Software, Inc. to purchase the needed upgraded
Records Management and Computer Aided Dispatch Software Systems.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION ONE: Competitive bidding for the purchase of Records
Management and Computer Aided Dispatch Software Systems, related equipment
- -. training, and support for the Jacksonville Police Department would be costly and
non- productive, making said competitive bidding unfeasible and impractical.
SECTION TWO: Competitive bidding is hereby waived, pursuant to ACA
14 -58 -383, to authorize the purchase of Records Management and Computer Aided
Dispatch Software Systems, related equipment, training, and support for the
Jacksonville Police Department. Authorization is hereby given to the Mayor and City
Clerk to enter into a contract with Southern Software, Inc., 150 Perry Drive,
Southern Pines, North Carolina, for the purchase of said computer software
programs, related equipment, training, and support at a cost not to exceed Two
Hundred Thirty-one Thousand Two Hundred Thirteen and 20/100 Dollars
($231,213.20), together with any applicable tax.
SECTION THREE: All Ordinances, parts of Ordinances, or previous actions
taken by said Council in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such
conflict.
SECTION FOUR: This Ordinance, necessary for the improvement of public
safety facilities and the health safety, and welfare of the citizens of Jacksonville,
should be implemented immediately. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared,
and this Ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its date of passage.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS I5 Nl DAY OF JANUARY, 2009.
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li TOM YSWAIM, M4 YOR
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