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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF TWENTY-SIX (26) NIGHTHAWK NIGHT-VISION GOGGLES AND TWENTY-SIX (26) CORRESPONDING MOUNTS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM SAFEWARE, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $278,534.36, UTILIZING PRICING ESTABLISHED BY GOVMVMT CONTRACT # 24101-RFP-DST, PURSUANT TO SECTION 35.18(C)(6) OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES.
Summary Explanation and Background
PROCUREMENT PROCESS TAKEN:
- Chapter 35 of the City’s Code of Ordinances is titled “PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES, PUBLIC FUNDS.”
- Section 35.18 of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "COMPETITIVE BIDDING OR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS REQUIRED; EXCEPTIONS."
- Section 35.18(C) states that "Only the following situations are exempt from the competitive bid and competitive proposal requirements of this section:"
- Section 35.18 (C)(6) states that “Cooperative purchasing plans are exempt from this section.”
- Section 35.21 of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "AWARD OF CONTRACT."
- Section 35.21(A) of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "City Commission approval.”
- Section 35.21(A)(1) states, "An initial purchase of, or contract for, commodities or services, in excess of $25,000, shall require the approval of the City Commission, regardless of whether the competitive bidding or competitive proposal procedures were followed."
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. The Police Department would like to purchase twenty-six (26) Steele Industries NightHawk night-vision goggles and its corresponding mounts. The purchase of night vision goggles (NVGs) will support the operational needs of the SWAT Team, Investigations Bureau, Training Unit, and K9 Unit by enhancing visibility in low-light conditions. NVGs allow personnel to operate more safely and effectively during nighttime surveillance, tracking, and tactical operations.
The NightHawk night-vision goggle as well as its mount are available on GOVMVMT Contract # 24101-RFP-DST "Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Equipment,...
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