HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Sole-source contract to WatchGuard Video RESOLUTION NO. 18-347
RESOLUTION WAIVING PURCHASING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND
AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR BODY-WORN CAMERAS FOR THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT, CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS,the Police Department sought and received City Council approval to pursue the
purchase of body-worn cameras (BWC) for all sworn officers; and,
WHEREAS,the Department evaluated camera systems of two vendors through a committee,
which included patrol officers, records and Information Technology staff, supervisors and police
administration; and,
WHEREAS, the detailed selection process took over two years; and,
WHEREAS,the committee believes that the quote provided by WatchGuard Video,which
includes a new system server to manage and store video, is appropriate and reasonable; and,
WHEREAS, the quote for the body-worn camera equipment, system setup, configuration,
testing and training is $141,907; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
as follows:
a. the City's Purchasing Policy requirement be waived; and
b. the dollar amount for the use of State of Iowa cooperative agreement be extended;
and
C. the contract be awarded to WatchGuard Video of Allen, Texas, for the Body-Worn
Cameras in the amount of$141,907.
ADOPTED THIS 12th day of June, 2018.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Nelson
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 12th day of June, 2018.