Title
Spartan Vehicle Robot - EXC 22-0047 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-49379)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to amend Ordinance S-49281 to enter into contract with Remotec, Inc. to provide materials and services to rebuild an existing F6B Robot for the Police Department. Further request an exception to the indemnity and assumption of liability provisions of Phoenix City Code section 42-18. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the contract will not exceed $228,826.
Report
Summary
This contract will upgrade the F6B Robot for the Police Department's Bomb Squad Unit for use in bomb responses and to provide added security during planned events. The upgrade will refurbish and rebuild the F6B, adding the latest technology and increased load capacity and incorporating a dual PAN disruptor system for use in mitigation of suspected Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) from a safe distance. Completing the Spartan Vehicle upgrade will enhance reliability, usability, functionality, and longevity of the vehicle, which will result in decreased deployment times. Prior approval of this purchase did not include exception to the indemnity and liability provisions of City Code and incorrectly identified the contractor's name.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, standard competition was waived as a result of an approved Special Circumstances Without Competition Determination Memo based on the following reason: Remotec, Inc. is the manufacturer and sole warranty provider for this robot.
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about Jan. 26, 2023, for a one-year term.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $228,826. Funding is available in the Police Department's budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously approved this request: Spartan Vehicle Robot, Ordinance S-49281 on Dec. 14, 2022.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.