COMMENT AND REVIEW
to the
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) 010720
Entitled
Public Safety Video Surveillance Solutions with Related Equipment, Software and Accessories The following advertisement was placed November 7, 2019 in Utah’s The Salt Lake Tribune, in USA Today, in South Carolina’s The State, and on the Sourcewell website www.sourcewell‐mn.gov, Sourcewell Procurement Portal https://proportal.sourcewell‐mn.gov, Biddingo, Merx, The New York State Contract Reporter www.nyscr.ny.gov, PublicPurchase.com, and November 8, 2019 in Oregon’s Daily Journal of Commerce:
Sourcewell, a State of Minnesota local government agency and service cooperative, is requesting proposals for Public Safety Video Surveillance Equipment, Software and Accessories to result in a contracting solution for use by its members. Sourcewell members include thousands of governmental, higher education, K‐12 education, not‐for‐profit, tribal government, and other public agencies located in the United States and Canada. A full copy of the Request for Proposals can be found on the Sourcewell Procurement Portal [https://proportal.sourcewell‐mn.gov]. Only proposals submitted through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal will be considered. Proposals are due no later than January 7, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. Central Time, and late proposals will not be considered.
The solicitation process was conducted through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal. The following parties expressed interest in the solicitation by registering for this opportunity within the portal:
AC Technical Systems, Ltd. Miller Electric Company ADVANCED SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES, LLC Motorola Solutions, Inc. ‐ Markham, ON AIVI Global, Inc. Motorola Solutions, Inc. ‐ Chicago, IL Applied Concepts, Inc. National Surveillance & Security Axon Enterprise, Inc. NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS OF AMERICA Bearcom NetSource Educational Technologies, LLC Best Enterprises NitroFill, LLC
BusComm, Incorporated Northland Business Systems, Inc.
CDW CANADA CORP Obsidian Integration, LLC
Centurylink Paladin Technologies
COBAN Technologies, Inc. Panasonic i‐PRO Sensing Solutions Corporation of America
Cobra Integrated Systems Panasonic Systems Solutions Company of North America CODY CONSULTING Patriot Integrations, LLC
Communications Group (Fort McMurray),
Ltd. o/a Tridon Communications
Pelco
Convergint Technologies, LTD Portable Computer Systems, Inc.
CorePoint Solutions, Inc. Progressive Technologies Critical Path Integrators ProLogic ITS, LLC D&D Ultimate Connection, LLC Pro‐Vision Solutions, LLC DocuSign Envelope ID: E6AAD8E4-12CA-4471-9429-43FAC7114D23 Sourcewell Page 2 of 5
DakTech, Inc. Regina Construction Association Delco Automation, Inc. Rhombus Systems, Inc.
Digital Ally, Inc. Safety Vision
DSS Corporation Saskatoon Construction Association ELB Global Security Management Systems, Inc. eRepublic, Inc. SGTS, INC.
Getac Video Solutions, Inc. ShotSpotter, Inc.
Harlem Data Communications, LLC d/b/a
HDC Networks
Silmar Electronics
Hillman Audio Video, Inc. Stanley Convergent Security Solution Home Safe Security, Inc. Superior Alarms
IM Wireless Communications, Ltd Syntrex Technologies, Inc.
Industrial Video & Control Co., LLC Trimet Storage Solutions Island Computer Products, Inc. Tyco Integrated Fire & Security Canada, Inc.
IVS, Inc. dba AngelTrax Unicom Government, Inc.
JDL Digital Systems VIDIZMO, LLC
Johnson Controls Vipond, Inc.
Johnson Controls LP Canada Voice Products, Inc.
Kustom Signals, Inc. Walker Development & Trading Group, Inc.
Laser Aiming Systems Corp. WatchGuard Video, Inc.
March Networks Word Systems, Inc.
Marcomm Integrated Business Solutions World Wide Technology Metrobit, Inc. Yellowstone Electric Co.
All Proposals remained sealed within the Sourcewell Procurement Portal until the scheduled due date and time. Proposals were electronically opened, and the list of all Proposers was made publicly available on the Sourcewell Procurement Portal, on January 7, 2020 at 4:31 pm CT. Proposals were received from the following:
Applied Concepts, Inc.
Axon Enterprise, Inc.
Best Enterprises
COBAN Technologies, Inc.
Convergint Technologies LTD
Delco Automation, Inc.
Digital Ally, Inc.
Getac Video Solutions, Inc.
Industrial Video & Control Co., LLC
Kustom Signals, Inc.
Laser Aiming Systems Corp.
Marcomm Integrated Business Solutions
Miller Electric Company
Motorola Solutions, Inc. ‐ Markham, ON
Motorola Solutions, Inc. ‐ Chicago, IL
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Paladin Technologies
Panasonic i‐PRO Sensing Solutions Corporation of America Portable Computer Systems, Inc.
ProLogic ITS, LLC
Pro‐Vision Solutions, LLC
Safety Vision
WatchGuard Video, Inc.
Word Systems, Inc.
Proposals were reviewed by the Proposal Evaluation Committee:
Chris Robinson, CPSM, Procurement Manager
Kim Austin, CPPB, Procurement Lead Analyst
Carol Jackson, Procurement Analyst
Brandon Town, CPSM, CPSD, Procurement Analyst
The findings of the Proposal Evaluation Committee are summarized as follows:
The Proposal Evaluation Committee used the Sourcewell RFP evaluation criteria and determined that all proposal responses met Level‐One and Level‐Two Responsiveness and were evaluated.
Axon Enterprise, Inc. brings a comprehensive product offering of body worn cameras, point of view cameras, interview room equipment, mobile camera solutions, digital evidence software and accessories. Axon’s sales and service team provides coverage across North America. The customer service and support division is available 24x7 to assist Sourcewell Members. Members are offered a competitive discount off MSRP and product pricing includes shipping.
Laser Aiming Systems Corporation dba Viridian Weapon Technologies offers weapon mounted cameras and an evidence management technology system. The FACT Duty weapon mounted camera comes in two configurations for Sourcewell Members. Options include a high‐resolution camera and microphone or a green laser tactical light and camera. Laser Aiming Systems Corporation has sales representatives throughout the Unites States and Canada available to serve Member needs. Laser Aiming Systems Corporation is qualified as a small business by the U.S.
Small Business Administration. They are offering Members a solid discount off standard pricing.
Panasonic i‐PRO Sensing Solutions offers wide‐ranging public safety solutions, including body‐worn cameras, in‐ car‐video systems, security cameras and proof management software. All i‐PRO cameras are backed by an impressive warranty and a Priority Advanced Exchange Program. Sourcewell Members are supported by a network of dealers in the United States and Canada. Panasonic i‐PRO offers Members a strong discount off MSRP.
WatchGuard Video, Inc. is a wholly owned Motorola Solutions, Inc. company. WatchGuard’s offering includes in‐ car video cameras, body‐worn cameras, interview room systems, evidence management software and hardware.
They also offer cloud, hybrid and on‐premise storage solutions. WatchGuard provides sales and service to the United States and Canada. Their customer service and technical support are available 24x7 at no additional cost for the product’s lifetime. They offer Sourcewell Members a solid price discount off MSRP.
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For these reasons, the Sourcewell Proposal Review Committee recommends award of Sourcewell Contract #010720 to:
Axon Enterprise, Inc. 010720‐AXN Laser Aiming Systems Corporation dba Viridian Weapon Technologies 010720‐LSR Panasonic i‐PRO Sensing Solutions 010720‐PAN WatchGuard Video, Inc. 010720‐WCH The preceding recommendations were approved on February 19, 2020. ______________________________________
Chris Robinson, CPSM, Procurement Manager
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Kim Austin, CPPB, Procurement Lead Analyst
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Carol Jackson, Procurement Analyst
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Brandon Town, CPSM, CPSD, Procurement Analyst
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STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
As Chief Procurement Officer for Sourcewell, I have reviewed the recommendation of the Evaluation Committee and the accompanying support materials documenting the process followed for RFP #010720 for Public Safety Video Surveillance Solutions with Related Equipment, Software and Accessories.
The committee accepted, deemed responsive, evaluated, and recommended proposals for award. Under authority granted to the Chief Procurement Officer in Sourcewell’s bylaws, the recommendations set forth above are approved.
I hereby certify:
1. Sourcewell is a government agency, created and authorized by Minnesota law to provide cooperative procurement contracts.
2. The procurement process and resulting contracts have been awarded in compliance with the laws of the State of Minnesota (Minnesota Statutes Chapter 471 and Minnesota Statutes Section 123A.21), and in conformity to Sourcewell’s Procurement Policy.
Jeremy Schwartz, CSSBB, CPPO
Chief Procurement Officer
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