STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Safe
AGENDA DATE: May 28, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Dallas Police Department
EXECUTIVE: Dominique Artis
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a three-year service contract, with two one-year renewal options with Flock Group, Inc. to provide automatic license plate reading cameras, installation, software subscription, maintenance, and support for the Dallas Police Department for the period June 15, 2025 through June 14, 2028 - Not to exceed $5,738,414.61 - Financing: General Fund ($3,922,914.61), MVCPA FY25 SB224 Catalytic Converter Grant Fund ($1,690,500.00) (subject to annual appropriations), and 2023 Homeland Security-Urban Area Security Initiative 24-26 Fund ($125,000.00)
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BACKGROUND
This contract will provide for automatic license plate reading cameras, installation, software subscription, maintenance, and support. The cameras are strategically placed key at intersections throughout the City to capture real-time data on vehicles and all objects within the frame. The data captured by the cameras will increase clearance rates and deter/detect crime. Software licenses that are included in the annual subscription cost per camera allow users to access potential evidence through a cloud hosted solution.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
The Public Safety Committee will be briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on May 12, 2025. <https://cityofdallas.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14164110&GUID=29C583D6-CD14-4C88-8C77-A47DB0DA0BE6>
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
|
General Fund |
$ 969,714.61 |
$1,441,600.00 |
$1,511,600.00 |
|
MVCPA FY25 SB224 Catalytic Converter Grant Fund |
$ 0.00 |
$ 563,500.00 |
$1,127,000.00 |
|
2023 Homeland Security-Urban Area Security Initiative 24-26 Fund |
$ 125,000.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
|
Total |
$1,094,714.61 |
$2,005,100.00 |
$2,638,600.00 |
M/WBE INFORMATION
In accordance with the City’s Business Inclusion and Development Policy adopted on September 23, 2020, by Resolution No. 20-1430, as amended, the M/WBE participation on this contract is as follows:
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Contract Amount |
Procurement Category |
M/WBE Goal |
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$5,738,414.61 |
Other Services |
N/A |
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M/WBE Subcontracting % |
M/WBE Overall % |
M/WBE Overall Participation $ |
|
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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• The Business Inclusion and Development Policy does not apply to Sole Source contracts. |
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• Flock Group, Inc. - Non-local; Workforce - 0.00% Local |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Method of Evaluation for Award Type:
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Sole Source |
• Utilized for procurements where functional requirements can only be satisfied by one vendor, such as those where patents, copyrights or monopolies exists • Exempted from competitive bidding process |
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• The Office of Procurement Services conducted a sole source review and found no exceptions |
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
Flock Group Inc
1501 North Plano Road
Suite 100
Richardson, Texas 75081
Garrett Langley, Chief Executive Officer