HomeMy WebLinkAbout22C - SURVEILLANCE EQUIPREQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
JUNE 4, 2007
TITLE:
CONTRACT AWARD FOR SURVEILLANCE
EQUIPMENT
(SPEC.. NO. 07-021)
ITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APPROVED
^ As Recommended
^ As Amended
^ Ordinance on 1s' Reading
^ Ordinance on 2ntl Reading
^ Implementing Resolution
^ Set Public Hearing For_
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
Award a contract to Adaptive Digital Systems, Inc., for the purchase of
surveillance equipment in the amount of $25,052.88.
DISCUSSION
On September 19, 2005, the City Council accepted an $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 Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Orange County Joint Terrorism
Task Force (OCJTTF) is a regional team dedicated to counter terrorism
intelligence and terrorism prevention, and is comprised of bureau members
as well as investigators from various local law enforcement agencies,
including Santa Ana Police Department. The OCJTTF is mandated by executive
order to be the lead agency responsible for the detection, prevention, and
disruption of terrorist operations in the United States. The mission is
accomplished through investigative steps such as surveillance, source
operations, technical monitoring, undercover operations, liaison with
local, state, and other federal agencies, and aggressive sharing of
intelligence to ensure threat information is properly disseminated to
ensure timely response from local and state authorities.
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Contract Award
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for Surveillance Equipment
Covert digital recording devices are required to further enhance response
capabilities, and interoperability among all applicable county agencies.
The devices are strategically placed in clothing, jewelry, and other covert
locations in order to capture evidence in support of counterterrorism
operations. These recording devices will be purchased for use by the
OCJTTF. As a result, staff recommends Council approval of the action.
The notice inviting bids was advertised on April 11 and 13, 2007, and bids
were solicited. A summary of the bids received is as Follows:
4 Invitations For Bid mailed
1 Bid Received
One bid was received and opened on April 27, 2007. The bid received from
Adaptive Digital Systems, Inc., is 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) 2005 Police Grant Machinery & Equipment account
(account no. 125-333-6641).
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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