Title
Police Radar Lidar Speed Enforcement & Accident Scene Reconstruction- COOP 25-0747 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52214) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Applied Concepts, Inc. to provide radar, lidar, speed enforcement, and accident scene reconstruction equipment for the Phoenix Police Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the contract will not exceed $467,000.
Report
Summary
The Phoenix Police Department's Traffic Unit has used Stalker handheld stationary and direction radar units to enforce traffic laws and enhance safety. All members of the Traffic Unit have been trained in the use of Stalker radars and lidars. Moving to a new radar unit would require extensive training and additional expenses to purchase and mount equipment to affix the units to motorcycles. This cooperative agreement is advantageous to the department personnel and operations.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, standard competition was waived as a result of an approved Determination Memo based on the following reason: Special Circumstances Alternative Competition. The State of Arizona’s cooperative agreement offers the best prices on essential products and align with the City's terms, conditions. The agreement was awarded using a competitive process consistent with the City's procurement processes set forth in the Phoenix City Code, Chapter 43.
Contract Term
The agreement will begin on or about October 1, 2025, and will expire on August 31, 2029, with a one-year option to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $467,000 for the aggregate term. Funding is available in the Police Department’s operating budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.