Title
National Vehicle Location Service Database Subscription and Service - RFA 18-011 - Amendment (Ordinance S-50944)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute amendment to Contract 150498 with Vigilant Solutions LLC to extend contract term and add additional expenditures. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The additional expenditures will not exceed $1,125,000.
Report
Summary
This contract provides the Phoenix Police Department with automatic license plate reader equipment and subscription services to the National Vehicle Location Service (NVLS) database. The service also includes the Law Enforcement Archival and Reporting Network (LEARN) database, an online analytic platform that allows license plate data and images to be aggregated and analyzed for law enforcement. LEARN provides agencies with a way to manage vehicle hotlists, query historical license plate reader data, and use advanced analytics for enhanced investigations. LEARN is a hosted solution that allows data sharing and interoperability with other law enforcement agencies nationwide. Together, NVLS-LEARN subscription service helps the department reduce auto thefts and related crimes involving vehicles, increases auto theft vehicle recovery rates, and increases investigative leads to reduce auto thefts and vehicles used in getaway crimes (i.e. robbery, burglary of residence).
This contract is in support of the City's Community Safety Plans (CSPs). The CSPs were created to address community safety through a multi-department, collaborative approach leveraging technology and community-based resources. The Phoenix Police Department is working with other City departments and offices to improve the safety and quality of life for the area residents, students, and businesses. Vigilant Solutions is part of the technology efforts related to the Real Time Operations Centers. This contract renewal is necessary to support the technology already deployed in the field and will allow staff to continue to deploy those efforts.
This item has been reviewed and approved by the Information Technology Services Department.
Contract Term
Upon approval the contract will be extended through June 18, 2029.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $1,125,000 in additional funds, the revised aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $2,427,000. Funds are available in the Police Department’s budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously reviewed this request:
- National Vehicle Location Service Database - Requirements Contract 150498 (Ordinance S-45846) on June 26, 2019;
- National Vehicle Location Service Database Contract 150498 (Ordinance S-46372) on Feb. 19, 2020;
- National Vehicle Location Service Database Contract 150498 (Ordinance S-46372) on March 4, 2020.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.