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HomeMy WebLinkAbout22L - THERMAL IMAGING CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: NOVEMBER 20, 2006 TITLE: CONTRACT AWARD FOR THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS AND ACCESSORIES (SPEC.. NO. 06-154) APPROVED o As Recommended o As Amended o Ordinance on 151 Reading o Ordinance on 2nd Reading o Implementing Resolution o Set Public Hearing For (.~~ ~~ . ~cZ~ CI Y MANAGER CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION Award a contract to All Star Fire Equipment for the purchase of a thermal imaging cameras and accessories in the amount of $155,160. DISCUSSION On September 19, 2005, the City Council accepted a $8.4 million Urban Area Security Initiative grant from the federal Department of Homeland Security, through the State of California, Office of Homeland Security. This 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 Office of Disaster Preparedness. The Santa Ana Division of Homeland Security 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 up hidden areas of the structure to search for the fire. 22L-1 Contract Award for Thermal Imaging Cameras and Accessories November 20, 2006 Page 2 The notice inviting bids was advertised on October 18 and 20, 2006 and bids were solicited. A summary of the bids received is as follows: 5 Invitations For Bid mailed 3 Bids Received Bids were received and opened on October 30, 2006 (Exhibit 1). The bid received from Allstar Fire Equipment is responsive to the specification and meets the City's requirements. FISCAL IMPACT Funds for are available in the Office of Emergency Services Areas Security, nitiative (UASI) Machinery & Equipment account 125-333-66 (OES) Urban (account no. , " APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: . \11I I' ~\\\'.~'~\'~'.1) ~.;).-----' Francisco Gutierrez Executive Director Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency I ' t ' j --, j li:L,t \., J,_, Paul M. Walters Chief of Police PMG/PMW/TO/06-154.37:uc 22L-2 ABSTRACT -- BID SPEC. 06-154 THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS AND ACCESSORIES BIDDER: ALLSTAR FIRE EQUIPMENT ISG THERMAL SYSTEMS USA, INC LOC: ARCADIA, CA LAWRENCEVILLE, GA THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA $132,800.00 $133,600.00 ACCESSORIES $ 11,200.00 $ 10,848.00 SUBTOTAL: $144,000.00 $144,448.00 7.75% TAX: $ 11,160.00 $ 11,194.72 TOTAL: 1$155,160.001 $155,642.72 BIDDER: LOC: LEE & ASSOCIATES RESCUE EQUIPMENT, INC. BOULDER CREEK, CA THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA $146,240.00 ACCESSORIES Included SUBTOTAL: $146,240.00 7.75% TAX: $ 11,333.60 TOTAL: $157,573.60 SUMMARY OF BID AWARD: ALLSTAR FIRE EQUIPMENT $155,160 EXHIBIT 1 22L-3 22L-4