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69.
Commissioners Court - Regular Session
Meeting Date:
10/20/2020
Title:
Exempt FirstWatch as Sole Source Provider for proprietary Software System
Submitted For:
Randy Barker
Submitted By:
Johnny Grimaldo, Purchasing
Department:
Purchasing
Agenda Category:
Regular Agenda Items

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Agenda Item

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on exempting FirstWatch from the competitive bidding requirements established by Section 262.024 (a) (7) of the Texas Local Government Code Discretionary Exemptions, as the sole provider for real-time situational awareness, dash boarding, data analysis software system to analyze CAD, ePCR, ProQA, and 9-1-1 telephone data for the Williamson County and authorize the purchase.

Background

The exemption will allow continuation of service for Williamson County Emergency Communications (WCEC) and Williamson County Emergency Medical Service (EMS.) Estimated cost is $29,338.00 and system enhancement with Annual Support and Maintenance for standard Firstwatch Triggers with initial cost of $310.00.  The sole source posting was in BidSync for 14 days with no competitive responses received. The requested Sole Source designation would be applicable for a period of 36 months. Point of contact is Terry Purvis. Funding Source FY 2021: 01.0100.0581.004500; 01.0100.0581.004505

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Form Review

Inbox Reviewed By Date
County Judge Exec Asst. Andrea Schiele 10/15/2020 11:54 AM
Form Started By:
Johnny Grimaldo
Started On:
10/15/2020 08:04 AM
Final Approval Date:
10/15/2020