HomeMy WebLinkAbout22E - WEB-BASED INFORMATION SHARING SOFTWARDREQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
November 2, 2009
TITLE:
CONTRACT AWARD FOR WEB-BASED
INFORMATION SHARING SOFTWARE
(SPEC. NO. 09-050)
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CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APPROVED
^ As Recommended
^ As Amended
^ Ordinance on 151 Reading
^ Ordinance on 2"a Reading
^ Implementing Resolution
^ Set Public Hearing For,
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
Award a contract to MindTouch, Inc. for the purchase, training and support
of software in an amount not to exceed $49,995.
DISCUSSION
The Santa Ana Police Department utilizes numerous disparate data sources to
support Police Department operational and administrative needs including
but not limited to, computer-aided dispatch, records management, jail
management and other associated law enforcement related systems to address
crime related issues within the City. The Department has identified a need
to leverage current systems through the use of a web-based Intranet
collaboration tool, knowledgebase, and content management system and
information presentation platform.
In May 2009, the Police Department identified the primary functional
requirements for such a program and reviewed software products from Media
Wiki, Confluence and MindTouch. The assessment consisted of technical
analysis, onsite testing of various solutions, and reference checks. Upon
final review, staff identified MindTouch, Inc. software to be the only
software capable of meeting all Department needs. MindTouch software will
enable users to run queries against all data sources currently in place,
ultimately using one application for all data. In addition, the software
will give the ability to present this information in a convenient,
interactive way. Through the purchase of this software, all police
department employees will have access to this important information sharing
tool. MindTouch, Inc. is the creator of MindTouch 2009 Software. As a
result, staff recommends Council approval of the recommended action.
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Contract Award for Web-based Information Sharing Software
November 2, 2009
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Department of Justice Cops Technology Grant
Account (no. 12714403-63001).
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
ul M. Walters
Chief of Police
Police Department
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Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
Finance & Mgt. Services Agency
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