HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo - Sole Source FindingTo: Annie Perez, CPPO October 15, 2014
Director of Procurement
From: Richard McLaren, C.P.M. Acquisition of DriveCam by Lytx for
Senior Procurement Specialist 6 month Free Trial
The Department of Solid Waste (Department) is interested in researching the effects of the installation of a dual
camera system in select refuse trucks in order to identify and address the root causes of poor driving behavior.
Market research was conducted to source the industry and analyze the cost of providing the system (refer to
attached market research document). Research shows that Lytx, Inc. (Lytx), located in San Diego, CA. is the
sole supplier of the DriveCam video event recorders (real time Global Positioning System tracking/Automatic
Vehicle Locator/dual camera system), and specializes in video driver safety programs used in commercial
fleets. The unique features of the DriveCam System by Lytx include Driver Safety and Risk Management, Fuel
Management, Fleet Tracking and a dedicated Client Account Manager and Program Consultant to ensure
overall program and City goals are met.
Lytx has offered the Department a 180 day free trial program, at no cost to the City. The trial program
includes installation of the DriveCam units in 142 vehicles, and a 6-month subscription to all required software.
The Department would like to avail itself of this trial period to research the effects and or benefits on fuel and
collision costs, driver safety reports, including posted speed limit reporting and driver risk scoring.
Accordingly, it is recommended, pursuant to Section 18-92 (a) (1) of the Code of the City of Miami, that the
requirements for competitive bidding be waived, and these findings be approved: Lytx Inc., located at 8911
Balboa Avenue, San Diego, CA 92123, is the sole source manufacturer and distributor of the DriveCam System
and related equipment/parts/services, to be utilized by the Department of Solid Waste, and approving the 180
day free trial.
APPROVED BY:
APPROVED BY:
Annit- erez, CPPO
Director of Procurement
Daniel
City Manager
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