Title
JSI Telecom Software and Hardware Support - 149174 - Letter of Agreement to Extend Contract for Hardware and Software Support with JSI Telecom, Inc. (Ordinance S-50619)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into Letter of Agreement with JSI Telecom, Inc. to continue providing wire tap and surveillance system support and maintenance to the Police Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. No additional funds are needed, request to continue using Ordinance S-45216.
Report
Summary
The purpose of this Letter of Agreement is to continue to provide support for wire intercept systems for the Police Department's Drug Enforcement Bureau to conduct joint complex investigations with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration and other federal, state, and local agencies. The system will provide the ability to continue providing wire intercepts, geo-locate cellular phones, investigate various crimes, and locate endangered citizens. The support and maintenance agreement includes warranties on all software, hardware, 24-hour technical support, engineering support, and upgrades.
The use of this system requires a department or agency to present evidence to a judge or magistrate and a search warrant to be issued. The request must include the criminal offense under investigation, the type of intercept device, the physical location of the device and the duration of intercept.
This item has been reviewed and approved by the Information Technology Services Department.
Contract Term
The term of the Letter of Agreement will begin on or about March 6, 2024 through Dec. 12, 2028.
Financial Impact
The aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $1,042,571 and no additional funds are needed.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously reviewed this request:
- JSI Telecom Intercept Wire Tap and Surveillance System Contract 4701006344 (Ordinance S-45216) on Dec. 5, 2018;
- JSI Telecom Intercept Wire Tap and Surveillance System Contract 4701006344 (Ordinance S-49206) on Dec. 7, 2022.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.