Title
JSI Telecom, Inc. - Wiretap Intercept System - Requirements Contract- RFA 19-015 (Ordinance S-45216)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with JSI Telecom, Inc. to provide the Phoenix Police Department with the hardware, software, support and maintenance necessary for operation of the wiretap intercept systems. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate contract value will not exceed $916,000.
Report
Summary
The Police Department's Drug Enforcement Bureau utilizes wire intercept systems to conduct joint complex conspiracy investigations with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration and other federal, state and local agencies. The wiretap system will provide the ability to continue providing wire intercepts, geo-locate cellular phones, investigate a variety of crimes, and locate endangered citizens. The JSI wiretap intercept system includes a four-year support and maintenance agreement to include warranties on all software, hardware, technical support (7 days per week 24 hours per day), engineering support and upgrades.
This item has been reviewed and approved by the Information Technology Services Department.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as a result of a determination memo citing JSI Telecom, Inc. as the primary and proprietary provider of wire intercept systems and equipment. JSI Telecom, Inc. provides the hardware and software compatible to support the current system and those used by federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, worldwide.
Contract Term
The four-year contract term will begin on or about Dec.13, 2018, and end on or about Dec. 12, 2022.
Financial Impact
The expenditures against this contract shall not exceed the aggregate amount of $916,000. Funds are available in the Police Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.