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911 SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS FROM BELLSOUTH AND AVAYA, INC.
JUSTIFICATION:
CURRENTLY, THE MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT 911 CALL CENTER, WHICH RECEIVES EMERGENCY
CALLS AND DISPATCHES EMERGENCY RESPONSE PERSONNEL FOR BOTH THE POLICE AND FIRE
DEPARTMENTS, IS OBSOLETE, TECHNOLOGICALLY CONSTRAINED AND NON -COMPLIANT WITH
THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION'S PHASE II WIRELESS 911 SERVICES
TECHNOLOGY MANDATE. THIS PHASE II WIRELESS 911 SERVICES TECHNOLOGY ALLOWS
TRANSMISSION AND APPLICATION OF ACCURATE LOCATION DATA FOR 911 CALLS FROM
CELLULAR TELEPHONES TO 911 CALL CENTERS. ALTHOUGH THE LOCATION DATA ARE
AVAILABLE FROM WIRELESS SERVICE PROVIDERS, THE MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT 911 CALL
CENTER CURRENTLY DOES NOT HAVE THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT TO RECEIVE AND INTERPRET
THIS CRITICAL INFORMATION.
HOW IS THIS ITEM GOING TO ENHANCE Int QUALITY OF SERVICE TO THE
CUSTOMER / CITIZENS?
THIS UPGRADE WILL PROVIDE BETTER SERVICE FOR THE CITIZENS OF MIAMI. IT WILL ALLOW
TRANSMISSION AND APPLICATION OF ACCURATE LOCATION DATA FOR 911 CALLS FROM
CELLULAR TELEPHONE TO 911 CALL CENTERS.
IS THIS A REPLACEMENT ITEM? YES ❑ NO 0 (If yes, why?)
ENHANCEMENT
IS THIS AN EMERGENCY ITEM? YES ❑ NO ® (If yes, why?)
IS THIS PURCHASE USING A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR? YES ❑ NO ❑ (If yes, why?)
AWARDED UNDER AN EXISTING BROWARD COUNTY REQUEST FOR LETTER OF INTEREST (BELL
SOUTH)
AWARDED UNDER AN EXISTING STATE OF FLORIDA CONTRACT (AVAYA, INC.)
IS THIS A LOCAL VENDOR? YES ❑ NO ❑ (If no, explain?)
AWARDED UNDER AN EXISTING BROWARD COUNTY REQUEST FOR LE r111 OF INTEREST (BELL
SOUTH)
AWARDED UNDER AN EXISTING STATE OF FLORIDA CONTRACT (AVAYA, INC.)
IS THIS THE LOWEST BID? YES ❑ NO ❑ (If no, explain?)
AWARDED UNDER AN EXISTING BROWARD COUNTY REQUEST FOR LETTER OF INTEREST (BELL
SOUTH)
AWARDED UNDER AN EXISTING STATE OF FLORIDA CONTRACT (AVAYA, INC.)
FUNDING SOURCE:
COMMENTS:
E911 OPERATING
'BUDGET
TOTAL EXPENDITURE: $2,220,499.00
Commission Hearing Date:
10/28/04
Item#:
CA-7
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POLICE AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FACT SHEET
This is a brief summary of agenda items that pertain to the Miami Police
Department. *Ve are providing answers to the most commonly asked questions.
The goal of this 'summary is to provide the Commission with detailed information to
enhance your review and approval process.
Should you have any additional questions, or require additional information
regarding this item, please contact my office and I will have a Police Department
representative provide you with needed information.
Note: On certain items we may be able to provide a static display for your review
upon your request.
John F. Timoney
Chief of Police
305-579-6565
Commission Hearing Date: OCTOBER 28, 2004