Title
Purchase of Smart Ray Vision X-Ray System - RFA 17-186 (Ordinance S-43683)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Federal Resources Supply Company (Vendor No. 3524596) to purchase the Smart Ray Vision X-Ray System in an amount not to exceed $63,661.00. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
Federal Resources Supply Company will provide the complete Smart Ray Vision X-Ray System to be utilized by the Phoenix Police Department's Bomb Squad when investigating potential improvised explosive devices. X-Ray systems are vital to bomb technician operations when investigating potential improvised explosive devices. This system allows the bomb technician to see what is inside a potential explosive device without having to touch it, allows the technician to determine if the item is a live explosive device, and allows them to formulate the best plan of action to render the device safe. The Smart Ray Vision X-Ray System is the only system on the market that utilizes digital radiography imaging panels instead of a phosphor panel, and a remote system that allows the bomb technician to only approach an explosive device once instead of multiple times.
Procurement Information
Federal Resources Supply Company is the manufacturer of the Smart Ray Vision X-Ray System and meets the Police Department's Bomb Squad requirements. In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as the Smart Ray Vision X-Ray System is patented and proprietary to Federal Resources Supply Company.
Financial Impact
The contract expenditures shall not exceed $63,661.00 (including applicable taxes). Funds are available in the Police Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.