ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 8, 2025 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - PSVS TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Gregory Pronovost
DATE: December 19, 2024
SUBJECT: Resolution and Agreement with Peregrine Technologies not to exceed $1,518,000
1. Resolution determining that Peregrine Technologies, Inc. cannot be reasonably obtained through usual bidding procedures and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding not to exceed $1,518,000.
2. Agreement with Peregrine Technologies (not to exceed $1,518,000 and a term date of June 30, 2030), for Data Centralizing Services
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the resolution and agreement.
BACKGROUND:
The Bakersfield Police Department (BPD) relies on various complex technologies for its daily operations .
To meet the growing demand for real -time policing, transparen cy, and evidence -based, community - engaged law enforcement strategies, the BPD is looking to centralize these complex technologies into one platform.
Peregrine Technology enables real-time access to critical data across all department functions, allowing sworn and civilian personnel to collaborate effectively and make informed decisions; enabling the BPD to respond swiftly to evolving situations, conduct fast, detailed analyses, and improve investigation information availability. Peregrine’s ability to inte grate existing systems ensures that officers, analysts, and leadership teams can access actionable intelligence, driving better outcomes in patrol operations, investigations, and administrative functions.
Adopting Peregrine aligns with BPD’s commitment to public safety, innovation, and continuous improvement. It provides a modern solution to optimize organizational performance, improves data - informed decision-making, and is an analytical force multiplier. This investment will help position the department as a leader in data-informed policing, leverage technology for public safety, and foster faster, better collaboration and operational efficiency.
The BPD desires to enter into an agreement with Peregrine Technologies with a term date of June 30, 2030, and a total compensation amount not to exceed $1,518,000. Payments will include $138,000 for the period of January 2025 through June 30, 2025, and $276,000 annually for the years beginning July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The funding source for the $138,000 appropriation are as follows:
$62,500 from savings within the General Fund allocated for repairs and maintenance of the camera network replacement.
$43,417 from the General Fund CIP allocated for the Body Worn Camera CIP project. $32,083 from Public Safety and Vital Services (PSVS) funds allocated for hardware and software purchases.
All remaining years (2025-2030) will be funded through the BPD internal rates
COUNCIL GOAL:
Safety and Resilience
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution.pdf
Agreement.pdf