Title
Increase Expenditure Authority for Police Department Air Support Unit Equipment, Parts and Services - Requirements Contract - RFA 19-011A (Ordinance S-47595)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow additional expenditures under Contract 152013 with FLIR Surveillance Inc. for the purchase of aircraft parts, accessories, maintenance and repairs for the Police Department, Air Support Unit. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The additional expenditures will not exceed $400,000.
Report
Summary
This contract provides the Star SAFIRE 380-HD U-8000 System, Single LRU EO/IR Imaging System, U-800 with parts, accessories, warranties, labor and repairs for Air Support's Astar Helicopter and PC12 Pilatus Airplane. This equipment assists pilots in detecting warm objects against cooler backgrounds when searching for suspects involved in criminal activity during poor or obstructed visibility. Additional funds are needed to continue providing preventative routine maintenance in order to remain in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations for the safety, performance and operations of the aircraft.
Contract Term
The contract term is March 18, 2020 through Feb. 28, 2025.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $400,000 in additional funds, the revised aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $800,000. Funds are available in the Police Department’s budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This contract was originally approved by City Council on March 18, 2020.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Jeff Barton and the Police Department.