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HomeMy WebLinkAbout22C - SPEC 12-023 -TRAINING ROOM TECHNOLOGY UPGRADESREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MARCH 19, 2012 TITLE: CONTRACT AWARD TO MALLORY SAFETY & SUPPLY COMPANY FOR TRAINING ROOM TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES (SPEC NO. 12-023) A -1.10 IL ? ).&. &.= CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ? As Recommended ? As Amended ? Ordinance on 1 "Reading ? Ordinance on 2ndReading ? Implementing Resolution ? Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Award a contract to Mallory Safety & Supply Company for training room technology upgrades for the police department in an amount not to exceed $163,000. DISCUSSION The Santa Ana Police Department Continuous Professional Training program provides in-house classroom instruction in the Police Department Administration Facility, along with drills in the community for the 339 sworn officers. The training facility also serves as the Police Department Operations Center (DOC) and as such, is utilized to manage and direct resources during emerging planned and unplanned events in the city. Additionally, the five classrooms can accommodate multiple classes held concurrently, and rooms can be combined for instruction to larger audiences. The facility's capacity, its central location, and in-house Cafe position it as the preferred location to provide courses to regional groups, including the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Training and Exercise program. UASI classes are attended by a cross-section of the first responder community, including representatives of Law/Fire agencies, the military, the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security, and the California Emergency Management Agency. UASI classes are conducted in one to five day sessions and have a typical attendance of 40 to 50 students. Annually, approximately 2500 to 3000 students attend training in the facility. The large volume of classes and DOC operations has taxed the technical capacity of the classrooms. The 15-year old equipment has exceeded the standard 5-year life expectancy. Replacement of PowerPoint projectors, screens, DVD players, and audio equipment will modernize the equipment utilized and enhance the learning experience of participants. 22C-1 22C-2