Columbia ShotSpotter Contract

Jacob Wourms filed this request with the City of Columbia of Columbia, SC.

It is a clone of this request.

Status
Completed

From: Sophia Ludt

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the South Carolina Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

The most recent contract (i.e. council resolution, contract extension, contract amendments, cure notices, or other revisions to agreements) between the city and SoundThinking, Inc., formerly ShotSpotter, Inc.. This document(s) should include the total cost over the life of the contract and the current expiration date.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 15 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Sophia Ludt

From: City of Columbia

Good Morning,

Our office is unable to click on external links. Please submit your request via email or PDF attachment.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Williams
Office of the City Attorney
1401 Main Street
P.O. Box 667
Columbia, SC 29202
Main Office: 803-737-0000 | Fax: 803-737-4250

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From: Jacob Wourms

Sorry about that, Ms. Williams. Here's the request via email:

The most recent contract (i.e. council resolution, contract extension, contract amendments, cure notices, or other revisions to agreements) between the city and SoundThinking, Inc., formerly ShotSpotter, Inc.. This document(s) should include the total cost over the life of the contract and the current expiration date.

Thank you for your help.

From: City of Columbia

Good Afternoon,

Thank you for contacting the City of Columbia Attorney’s Office. Your request for information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, S.C. Code § 30-4-10 et. seq., has been received and forwarded to the appropriate department for review. Please be advised that § 30-4-30(b) of the South Carolina Code authorizes a public body to “establish and collect fees” for providing information pursuant to a Freedom of Information Act request. Prior to providing pertinent documentation, we will notify you of any fees associated with your request.

Once all documentation has been compiled and reviewed, non-exempt documents will be forwarded to you within 30 days, unless otherwise stated.

Effective May 19, 2017, it is a crime to knowingly obtain or use information obtained from a public body for commercial solicitation, S.C. Code § 30-2-50 et. seq.

Please feel free to contact our office if we may be of further assistance.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Williams
Office of the City Attorney
1401 Main Street
P.O. Box 667
Columbia, SC 29202
Main Office: 803-737-0000 | Fax: 803-737-4250

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From: City of Columbia

Good Afternoon,

Your request for information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, S.C. Code 30-4-10 Ct. seq., concerning the above-referenced matter, was received in the Office of the City Attorney on October 11, 2024 and forwarded to the City of Columbia Procurement and Contracts Department for response.

Please find enclosed documents which contain information regarding the abovementioned request. Please be advised some information has been redacted as it is exempt from release under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) pursuant to S.C. Code §30-4-40 (a) (2).

Effective May 19, 2017, it is a crime to knowingly obtain or use information obtained from a public body for commercial solicitation, S.C. Code § 30-2-50 et. seq.

Please feel free to contact our office if we may be of further assistance.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Williams
Office of the City Attorney
1401 Main Street
P.O. Box 667
Columbia, SC 29202
Main Office: 803-737-0000 | Fax: 803-737-4250
<mailto:elizabeth.williams@columbiasc.gov>
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