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REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
NOVEMBER 15, 2004
TITLE:
CONTRACT AWARD FOR
THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS,
PARTS, & ACCESSORIES
(SPEC. NO. 04-123)
APPROVED
o As Recommended
o As Amended
o Ordinance on 1 st Reading
o Ordinance on 2nd Reading
o Implementing Resolution
o Set Public Hearing For
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CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Reject the bid from Hagemeyer as nonresponsive.
2. Award a contract to Fisher Scientific Company LLC for the purchase
of thermal imaging cameras, parts, and accessories in the amount
of $159,809.41.
DISCUSSION
On August 16, 2004, the City Council accepted a $15 million Urban Area
Security Initiative (UASI) grant from the federal Department of
Homeland Security, through the State of California, Office of Homeland
Security. The initiative was designed to enhance the domestic
preparedness of urban areas by ensuring that all emergency first
responders have adequate equipment and systems to prevent, respond to,
and recover from acts of terrorism. The grant provides total
reimbursement to local agencies for equipment purchases approved and
authorized by the federal Office of Domestic Preparedness (ODP).
The Fire Department requires thermal imaging cameras, parts and
accessories to aid the firefighters in locating trapped occupants In
structure fires that may result from acts of terrorism. The thermal
imaging camera is a hand-held device that enhances the ability of
firefighters to see in near-zero visibility conditions, adding a degree
of safety by decreasing the chances of a firefighter becoming
disoriented or lost while in the structure. The camera may also be
used to locate small hidden fires using temperature readings shown in
the camera's viewfinder thus eliminating the need to open hidden areas
of the structure to search for the fire.
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Contract Award for Thermal Imaging
Camera, Parts, & Accessories
(Spec. No. 04-123)
November 15, 2004
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The notice inviting bids was advertised on October 1 and 4,
bids were solicited. A summary of the bid invitations
received is as follows:
2004 and
and bids
4 Invitations For Bid mailed
2 Bids received
Bids were received and opened on October 19, 2004. The bid received
from Hagemeyer did not meet the digital temperature read out
requirement for the thermal imaging camera and is therefore
nonresponsive. The bid received from Fisher Scientific Company LLC lS
responsive to the specification and meets the City's requirements.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Office of Emergency Services (OES) Urban
Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Machinery and Equipment account
(account no. 125-320-6641).
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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~I Execu:i / Director
Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency
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