REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BILLY ALCORN, Fire Chief
Fire Department
SUBJECT
Title
Actions pertaining to the Fresno Fire Department's Scheduling, Evaluation and Learning Management systems:
1. Affirm the City Manager's determination that Vector Solutions is uniquely qualified to provide software for Scheduling, Evaluations and Learning Management System
2. Renew Vector Solutions software license for Scheduling, Evaluations and Learning Management System (LMS) in to a 5-year contract, not to exceed $335,735
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends Council approve the uniquely qualified memo from City Manager's Office to renew Vector Solutions software license for Scheduling, Evaluations and Learning Management System (LMS) into a five (5) year contract, not to exceed $335,735 based on unique features and continuity of operations.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Fire Department (Department) has been using Vector Solutions software for the past 14 years with great success and would like to continue with the same platform. The Learning Management System and Evaluations + modules have ensured that the Department remains compliant with all government regulations regarding delivering training and tracking performance management and accountability. The scheduling module was implemented 4 years ago and is an essential day to day tool used to track department wide personnel time as well as perform hiring functions to maintain minimum daily staffing levels. These modules were previously all processed on two separate agreements. The Department would like to combine both agreements into a single contract that includes all services to meet the City purchasing guidelines.
BACKGROUND
The Fire Department (Department) has been using various modules of Vector Solutions software for 14 years. It began in 2009 with the Learning Management System (LMS) and Evaluations + modules formally provided by Target Solutions. The LMS is designed specifically for the public safety...
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