HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 118-16 Mobile License Plate Reader RESOLUTION NO. 118 - 16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO WAIVE THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS
AND PROCURE AND INSTALL FIXED AND MOBILE LICENSE PLATE
READER TECHNOLOGY FROM VIGILANT SOLUTIONS
WHEREAS, the use of technology in law enforcement in the form of automated license plate readers
is on the rise and has shown to enhance enforcement and investigation capabilities; and
WHEREAS, on April 19, 2016 Staff received direction from City Council to determine the type
of license plate reader technology would best meet the needs of the agency; and
WHEREAS, Staff conducted research and determined the purchase of six vehicle-mounted
license plate reader systems, two radar trailer-mounted license plate reader systems, and six fixed
pole-mounted license plate reader systems from Vigilant Solution' would maximize the capability of
this technology; and
WHEREAS, the procurement of this technology will be funded through the use of the General
Fund Reserve for Innovations and New Opportunity; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.36.100(B)(4) of the Dublin Municipal Code allows for exceptions to the
typical public bidding process when the City Council specifically waives the competitive bid process
and authorizes staff to negotiate the purchase of goods of a technical nature by a four-fifths vote; and
WHEREAS, as presented in a Staff Report on June 21, 2016, Staff has obtained a quote of
$283,387.10 from Vigilant Solutions, a police equipment vendor to purchase six vehicle-mounted
license plate reader systems, two radar trailer-mounted license plate reader systems, and six fixed
pole-mounted license plate reader systems; and
WHEREAS, as presented in a Staff Report on June 21, 2016, Staff has obtained an estimate
of $38,280.00 from Continental Electric, a sub-contractor for Vigilant Solutions to install the six fixed
pole-mounted license plate reader systems and an additional $5,760.00 annual wireless connectivity
fee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin hereby
authorizes the City Manager as Purchasing Agent to procure and install six vehicle-mounted license
plate reader systems, two radar trailer-mounted license plate reader systems, and six fixed pole-
mounted license plate reader systems from Vigilant Solutions as described to the City Council on
June 21, 2016.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21th day of June 2016, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Biddle, Hart, Wehrenberg, and Mayor Pro Tern Gupta
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Haubert
ABSTAIN: None
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ATTEST:
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