Common use of Data and Reporting Requirements Clause in Contracts

Data and Reporting Requirements. 1. Mobile Data System (MDS) System— The county requires MDS for emergency services dispatched by ECC, the Contractor must provide the mobile equipment for its units. Equipment must be compatible with and approved by the County. Such a system is recommended to: • Interface to CAD/records system to transmit information to Ambulances, • Allows Ambulance units to supplement Dispatch information and produce “basic” report for receiving facility, • Allows ambulance units to complete reports while mobile. 2. Automatic Vehicle Locator (AVL) / Data System/Deployment Planning Software Capabilities The County’s AVL/Data system has been designed to provide limited integration of AVL and CAD systems. An upgraded system is contemplated for installation during the term of this Agreement. At its option and expense, the Contractor may accelerate the installation of the AVL/Data system including automation of the County’s deployment monitoring function. Should the County upgrade its AVL/Data system during the term of this Agreement, the Contractor must purchase AVL equipment for its units. The equipment must be compatible and approved by the County. At a minimum any new the AVL system is expected to: • Keep CAD system apprised of where all units are in relation to the system service area in as close to real time as practical; updates are typically done every 10 seconds • Provide prompts for the nearest unit(s) for call received on an “as the street lies” basis, • Allow units to transmit status changes to CAD without Dispatch intervention, • Provide units with location and call information on display, • Provide units digital map display for routing to call in a navigable friendly fashion, • Update Dispatch and Call Taker personnel on status changes as they occur, • Provide Dispatch digital map display for tracking current location and historical location of units. • Provide tools for map creation, modification, and distribution. Contractor shall utilize Deployment Planning Software to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the system’s resources.