STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Safety
AGENDA DATE: January 22, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Dallas Police Department
EXECUTIVE: Dominique Artis
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a three-year cooperative purchasing agreement for a web-based intelligence investigative platform, Cobwebs, for the Dallas Police Department with SHI Government Solutions, INC through Region 4 ESC (Contract No. RR220804) cooperative agreement - Estimated amount of $303,963.00 - Financing: General Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a cooperative purchasing agreement is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis according to annual budgetary appropriations. The estimated amount is intended as guidance rather than a cap on spending under the agreement, so that actual need combined with the amount budgeted will determine the amount spent under this agreement.
This cooperative purchasing agreement will allow for the purchase of web-based intelligence investigative software, Cobwebs, for the Dallas Police Department (DPD). This software will provide an efficient tool for investigating social media post from potential suspects. This software extrapolates data from multiple social media platforms to provide valuable data about a specific person. Data obtained through this software includes associated persons, places frequented, and patterns of activities about a potential suspect. This type of data assists DPD in stopping criminal enterprises quickly and effectively in their efforts to reduce crime.
The Region 4 ESC (Contract No. R220804) agreement is authorized by Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and Subchapter F, Chapter 271, Texas Local Government Code. Section 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code which authorizes a local government to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Program with another local government or a local cooperative organization.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
The Public Safety Committee was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on January 10, 2025. <https://cityofdallas.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=13652748&GUID=8CFFFB49-03FF-464B-A4C5-FACD61A9C0E6>
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
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General Fund |
$92,877.58 |
$101,321.00 |
$109,764.42 |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Method of Evaluation for Award Type:
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Cooperative Purchasing Agreement |
• Cooperative purchasing agreements enable the City to associate with State agencies, other local governments, or local cooperative organizations comprised of other state and local governments, to leverage market buying power and enable the City to purchase goods or services at lower prices |
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• The cooperative purchasing agreement is an alternative method of meeting the requirements for competitive bidding or competitive sealed proposals, not an exception from that requirement |
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
SHI Government Solutions, INC
3828 Pecana Trail
Austin, Texas 78749
Thai Lee, Co-Founder, President/Chief Executive Officer