Title
Electronic Interference Detection Equipment - IFB 21-130 (Ordinance S-47801)
Description
Request the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract for a one-time purchase from Research Electronics International LLC, for electronic interference detection equipment for the Police Department. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate value will not exceed $103,500.
Report
Summary
The electronic interference detection equipment will provide the Police Department's Threat Mitigation Unit with an advanced capability to identify wireless interference, locate the source of the interference, and mitigate the interference in a timely manner to minimize the impact to Public Safety communications and at critical infrastructure sites. Wireless interference includes illegal jammers, and improperly configured or malfunctioning radios which emit radio frequency (RF) signals that can affect Public Safety communications. In the past 18 months, there have been multiple instances where Police and Fire Department Communications have been impacted negatively by both unintentional and nefarious incidents of wireless interference. This equipment is designed to be used as a handheld tool to identify the exact source of the RF interference, and prevent interference sources.
This item has been reviewed and approved by the Information Technology Services Department.
Procurement Information
IFB 21-130 was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. There was one offer received by the Procurement Division on June 9, 2021. The offer submitted by Research Electronics International, LLC, was evaluated on price, responsiveness to specifications, and responsibility to provide the required goods and services. The price was determined to be fair and reasonable based on market research. The bid notification was sent to 99 suppliers and was publicly posted and available for download from the City's website.
Contract Term
The one-year contract term will begin on or about July 7, 2021.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $103,500. Funds are available in the Police Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Jeff Barton and the Police Department.