File #: RS2024-664   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 8/7/2024 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 8/20/2024 Final action: 8/20/2024
Title: A resolution approving Amendment Number 2 to a sole source contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and HigherGround, Inc., to increase the value and extend the term of the contract.
Sponsors: Delishia Porterfield, Erin Evans
Attachments: 1. Contract Exhibit
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A resolution approving Amendment Number 2 to a sole source contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and HigherGround, Inc., to increase the value and extend the term of the contract.
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WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County ("Metro") previously entered into Contract 6528930 with HigherGround Inc., for the provision of technology solutions to livestream 911 calls directly to Police in the field; and,

WHEREAS, Metro and Higher Ground, Inc. ("the parties") executed Amendment Number 1 to Contract 6528930 to extend the contract term to a total of 24 months; and,

WHEREAS, Section 4.12.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws authorizes the Metropolitan Purchasing Agent to enter into sole source contracts when the Purchasing Agent determines in writing according to standards adopted by the Procurement Standards Board that there is only one source for the supply or services required; and,

WHEREAS, Section 4.12.060(C) of the Metropolitan Code of Laws requires Council approval by resolution of sole source contracts "with a total contract amount in excess of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00)"; and,

WHEREAS, the parties desire to amend Section 4.1 of Contract 6528930 to increase the value beyond $250,000.00, for a total contract value of $772,755.00, a copy of which amendment is attached hereto and incorporated herein; and,

WHEREAS, the parties desire to amend Section 3.1 of Contract 6528930 to extend the term of the contract for a total term of sixty (60) months, a copy of which amendment is attached hereto and incorporated herein; and,

WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that the amendment to the contract be approved.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. That Amendment Number 2 to contract 6528930 between The Metropolit...

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