REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRYON HORN, Chief Information Officer
Information Services Department
BY: FRANK D. VAWTER, Assistant Director
Information Services Department
BRANDON YOST, Manager
Information Services Department/PD
SUBJECT
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Approve an Agreement with KIS Computer Center, for the purchase of a digital evidence storage system in an amount not to exceed $292,927.95 to enhance the Information Services Division's data management capabilities.? The purchase will be made using California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS) contract #:3-18-70-2443Q.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend that the Council approve the award of a contract to KIS Computer Center, for the purchase of a digital evidence storage system in an amount not to exceed $292,927.95 to enhance the Information Services Department's data management capabilities.?
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Information Services Department (ISD) seeks approval to procure a digital evidence storage system to improve the management, security, and accessibility of critical data. The current storage infrastructure is outdated and insufficient to handle the increasing volume of digital information, including body-worn camera footage, surveillance videos, and digital photographs. KIS Computer Center was selected through competitively bid CMAS contract #:3-18-70-2443Q as the vendor offering the most comprehensive solution that meets the Department's requirements.?
BACKGROUND
The proliferation of digital data in modern municipal operations necessitates robust storage solutions to ensure data integrity, security, and accessibility. Some of ISD's existing storage infrastructure has become obsolete, leading to challenges in storing and retrieving critical data. Recognizing the need for an upgraded system, the Division initiated a project to identify and implement a scalable and secure digital evidence storage solution.?
Failure to approve this procurement would have significant adverse effects that will ...
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