Title
Spartan Vehicle Robot (Ordinance S-49281)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Peraton Remotec, to rebuild the F6B Robot transforming it into an upgraded vehicle with the latest technology and increased load capacity for the Police Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate agreement value will not exceed $228,826.
Report
Summary
The purpose of this contract is to upgrade the F6B Robot, for the Police Department's Bomb Squad Unit to use for bomb responses and added security during planned Super Bowl activities. The Spartan Vehicle upgrade will refurbish and rebuild the F6B, with the latest technology and increased load capacity. The Spartan Vehicle will incorporate 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, resulting in decreased deployment times.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as a result of an approved Determination Memo for Special Circumstances Without Competition as Peraton Remotec is the manufacturer and sole warranty provider of the F6B Robot. Refurbishing this robot will meet the needs of the Police Department.
Contract Term
The one-year contract term will begin on or about Dec. 15, 2022.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $228,826. Funds are available in the Police Department’s budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.