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RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-50: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH SAFEWARE, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO DRONES BASED ON A PIGGYBACK FROM THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA’S REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AND AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE APPROPRIATE BUDGET CODE NUMBER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY INTERIM CITY MANAGER KENNIE HOBBS, JR).
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Request Action:
Request to approve the piggybacking on Omnia Partners contract 4400008468, which focuses on Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness services, for an amount not to exceed $50,000.
Need Summary Explanation/ Background:
Legislative Requirement: The Florida Legislature amended Section 934.50 of the Florida Statutes in 2022, which required the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) to create a list of approved drone manufacturers. Agencies using drones not produced by approved manufacturers had to discontinue using them by January 1, 2023.
2023 Legislative Action: DMS published Rule 60GG-2.0075 to set new minimum-security requirements for drones purchased by governmental entities in Florida.
Drone Replacement Program: The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) was allocated $25 million to implement the Drone Replacement Grant Program. This program provides funds to law enforcement agencies to replace noncompliant drones, which are then analyzed for cybersecurity concerns by the Florida Center for Cybersecurity at the University of South Florida.
Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
No fiscal impact
Attachments:
1. Safeware Omnia Partners Agreement
2. Contract Award Document
3. Amendment 2- Renewal
4. Safeware Proposal
Budget Code Number(s): __________________________________
Procurement Information: [check all that apply]
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