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HomeMy WebLinkAbout22D - SPEC - PORTABLE VIDEO CAMERA SYSREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JUNE 7, 2016 TITLE: CONTRACT AWARD TO KNUCKLEDRAGGER DESIGN, INC. FOR PORTABLE VIDEO CAMERA SYSTEMS (SPEC 16 -056) (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1,1F) CITY MANAGER r RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: _-•t• o [I As Recommended 0 As Amended 0 Ordinance on 1" Reading © Ordlnance on 2ntl Reading ® Implementing Resolution Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO 1211l4RILVi144 Authorize a one -time purchase and payment of purchase order to Knuckledragger Design, Inc. for the purchase of nine portable video camera systems in the amount of $121,986, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. DISCUSSION The United States Department of Homeland Security, Office of Grants and Training has developed the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) funding program. This initiative was designed to enhance the domestic preparedness of urban areas by ensuring that all emergency first responders have adequate and appropriate equipment and training to prevent, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism. Santa Ana has been designated as an Urban Area Core City since 2003. As such, for selected grant years, Santa Ana is the fiduciary for the region and manages projects which include, providing training and procuring equipment utilized by the 34 jurisdictions in Orange County. The US Department of Homeland Security has identified Critical Infrastructure & Key Resources (CIKR) protection as a priority for state and local jurisdictions. The procurement of portable video camera systems will enhance the investigative and information gathering capabilities of local law enforcement agencies that are responsible for conducting criminal and terrorism related investigations. The equipment is designed to be temporarily installed in an inconspicuous manner and allows for the collection of evidence and actionable intelligence which can be used in criminal and terrorism related investigations. It is also designed to integrate into a wide variety of environments from residential neighborhoods to industrial and business settings. This purchase will include two packaged systems of similar capabilities. In accordance with UASI grant guidelines, the City will assign one system to the Orange County District Attorney's Investigative Bureau, and the other to the Santa Ana Police Department. Both systems are interoperable and will be used to investigate and combat high level crimes such as terrorism, a criminal series, homicide, and major narcotics crimes. 22D -1 Contract Award for Portable Video Camera Systems June 7, 2016 Page 2 The notice inviting bids was advertised on April 18, 2016 and offers were solicited. A summary of the bids and offers received is as follows: 64 Vendors were notified 11 Vendors downloaded the bid 0 Bids received from a Santa Ana vendor 1 Bids received Bids were opened on April 28, 2016, and evaluated. The bid received from Knuckledragger Design, Inc. is responsive to the specifications and meets the City's requirements. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #1 Community Safety, Objective #1 (Modernize the Community Policing philosophy to improve customer service, crime prevention and traffic / pedestrian / bicycle safety), Strategy 1 F (Enhance the Police Department's community policing and problem solving strategies to address and reduce violent, property and gang related crimes.). FISCAL IMPACT Funds in the amount of $73,548 are available in the FY 2015 -16 UASI Cal OES Santa Ana account (no. 12514407 - 66400) for the Orange County District Attorney's Investigative arm, and $48,438, in the BSCC Police Grants account (12814413- 66400) for the Police Department. Carlos Rojas Chief of Police Police Department AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: ���er $ Francisco Gutierrez Executive Director Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency 22D -2