Title
Fire Thermal Imaging Cameras
Action
Action:
A. Award a unit price contract to the lowest responsive bidder WS Darley for the purchase of thermal imaging cameras for the term of three years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two (2), one year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Pete Key, Fire
Kevin Gordon, Fire
Damian Owens, Fire
Explanation
§ Thermal imaging cameras are used by the Fire department to detect hot spots in areas inside buildings such as light fixtures with faulty wiring or fires inside walls. Each camera is able to distinguish varying degrees of heat during emergency situations.
§ The Fire Department will replace each camera that is currently equipped on all engine and ladder trucks. The current cameras were purchased in 2004 and are relying on obsolete technology which impacts the clarity and resolution of each viewing screen.
§ On January 4, 2018, Management and Financial Services issued an Invitation to Bid; nine bids were received from interested service providers.
§ WS Darley was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ Staff anticipates renewing the contract for up to two additional, one-year terms at prices to be negotiated based on market conditions.
§ Estimated expenditures in the first year are $300,000. Estimated expenditures for the remaining contract term is $80,000 annually.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goal is established because there are no subcontracting opportunities (Part B: Section 2.1 (a) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: 2016 Assistance to Firefighters Grant