STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Safe
AGENDA DATE: August 27, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: Office of Emergency Management and Crisis Response
EXECUTIVE: Dominique Artis
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a three-year cooperative purchasing agreement, followed by two one-year renewal options in the amount of $162,680.40 per year, exercised solely by the City, for the acquisition of subscription software for the operation of mobile camera surveillance trailers for the Office of Emergency Management and Crisis Response with Liveview Technologies, Inc. through the GSA Advantage Cooperative Purchasing Agreement. - Not to exceed $488,041.20 - Financing: General Fund
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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.
This cooperative purchasing agreement will provide for the acquisition of subscription of software to operate mobile camera surveillance trailers for the Office of Emergency Management and Crisis Response. This cooperative purchasing agreement will provide crime prevention measures and deterrence in areas of highest risk for violent crimes in the city to prevent victimization. This procurement supports a multipronged approach between the Dallas Police Department, Office of Emergency Management and Crisis Response, Dallas Marshall’s Office, and the Department of Code Compliance to reduce crime.
The GSA Advantage cooperative 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)
On August 23, 2023, the City Council authorized a one-year cooperative purchasing agreement for the acquisition of mobile camera surveillance trailers for the Office of Integrated Public Safety Solutions with SHI Government Solutions, Inc. through the Omnia Partners Cooperative Agreement by Resolution No. 23-1155.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
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General Fund |
$162,680.40 |
$162,680.40 |
$162,680.40 |
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
Liveview Technologies, Inc.
Ryan Porter, Chief Executive Officer