TITLE
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary amendments, with Vigilant Solutions, LLC, of Livermore, CA, for the purchase of Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) system hardware, software, installation, and training services, for a total contract amount not to exceed $381,051, inclusive of taxes and fees; and
Increase appropriations in the Fleet Services Fund Group in the Financial Management Department by $381,051, offset by funds previously collected from the General Fund Group in the Public Works Department. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract with Vigilant Solutions, LLC, for the purchase of Vigilant ALPR system software and hardware, for a total contract amount not to exceed $381,051, inclusive of taxes and fees.
This Vigilant ALPR system is currently used by the Long Beach Police Department, which was installed between FY 17 and FY 19. Under this contract, the Vigilant ALPR system will be installed on 17 vehicles used by the Parking Enforcement Division of the Environmental Service Bureau in the Public Works Department. The Vigilant ALPR system will replace an out-of-date ALPR system currently installed on three of the Parking Enforcement vehicles and the system will be installed for the first time on the remaining 14 vehicles. The new system is more efficient, with automatic chalk technology, high definition cameras, a client portal, payment validation, and the ability to interface with a managed server. The new ALPR system will eliminate the need for manual tire chalking and will improve interface communication between the Police and Public Works Departments for faster service delivery.
The Fleet Services Bureau and the Purchasing Division in the Financial Management Department researched procurement options and worked closely with the Public Works Department and Police Department staff. The need for communication and interac...
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