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1 <br /> ORD-2012-043 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: October 2, 2012 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 7-b <br /> SUBJECT: Approval of the Purchase of SunGard-OSSI E911 Computer Aided Dispatch <br /> System and Budget Amendment#2-13 <br /> DEPARTMENT: Emergency Services PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> June 5, 2012 Board Meeting Abstract— Michael Talbert, 245-2308 <br /> Recommendations from the F. R. Montes de Oca, 245-6100 <br /> Emergency Services Workgroup for <br /> VIPER Radio System Improvements <br /> and Communication Equipment <br /> Improvements <br /> PURPOSE: To approve the purchase of the SunGard-OSSI E911 Computer Aided Dispatch <br /> system as recommended by the Emergency Services Workgroup; and approval of Budget <br /> Amendment#2-B. <br /> BACKGROUND: Since 1992 Orange County has utilized a Computer Aided dispatch system <br /> from Logistic Systems (Logysis), the current vendor. The technology is outdated, unable to <br /> meet current demands and should be replaced in order to accommodate system needs. OSSI <br /> has a complete package that will provide a robust, efficient system with needed features. The <br /> system supports data sharing between agencies and across jurisdictions; improves employee <br /> productivity by simplifying repetitive tasks; and delivers real-time information across the entire <br /> Emergency Services' spectrum including law enforcement, fire, rescue, and emergency medical <br /> services (EMS). The proposal includes a turn-key hardware, software, and services solution <br /> and can be partially funded by 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System funds. <br /> The SunGard OSSI-CAD System has been reviewed and recommended by the members of the <br /> Emergency Services Workgroup. On September 5, 2012, Emergency Services held a <br /> demonstration of the system for all stakeholders. The system was well-received by the <br /> stakeholders. That was the first in a series of many meetings Emergency Services will host with <br /> stakeholders to ensure all users have a voice in the development of this new system. <br /> Alamance, Chatham and Durham counties also currently use the OSSI CAD system, which will <br /> allow for easier integration and interoperability throughout the region. <br /> Below is a listing of the OSSI features and applications included with the purchase of the <br /> system that stakeholders consider essential to take advantage of all of the functionality to meet <br /> Orange County's needs. <br />