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CONTRACT K-1718-61: A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND RAVE MOBILE SAFETY IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,500 TO PROVIDE A MASS NOTIFICATION SERVICE FOR THE CITY OF NORMAN FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2017, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28, 2018.
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BACKGROUND: The mission of the Norman Police Department is to maintain and enhance the quality of life in the City of Norman by protecting life, liberty, property, and keeping the peace. The pursuit of this mission requires specific capabilities be acquired and maintained to deliver the expected police services. The City of Norman purchased the Blackboard Connect mass notification services which has been used for over three years. Due to advances in technology and cellular use it was determined that an evaluation of mass notification vendors was in the best interest for providing quality services to our citizens.
The funding for the use of a mass notifications service has become a recurring budget item in the City of Norman annual budget with the costs being shared in various city departments. Mass notification messages are generally issued by the Police or Fire Department, but can be used by other departments for critical notifications in cases warranting mass notifications.
DISCUSSION: The department began reviewing other vendors which provided mass notification services, several of which also provided enhanced options such as integration of 911 calls which may come into the Communications Center.
Three (3) vendors were identified which provide mass notification systems and have the potential to interact with the City of Norman 911 system. A workgroup was established and product demonstrations were conducted by each vendor. The workgroup reviewed the information provided and the features of each product in making the recommendation listed below. There are summaries and price quotes for each of the vendors included as an attachment.
Based on the review of the information provided by the vendors and...
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