ACTION REQUESTED:
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Communication from the City Manager and the Fire Chief with a Request to APPROVE the PURCHASE of Three (3) Thermal Imaging Cameras from DINGES FIRE COMPANY, in the Amount of $23,985.00.
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BACKGROUND: The 2019 Community Investment Plan provides for the purchase of thermal imaging cameras for the Peoria Fire Department.
The Purchasing Division solicited eight (8) bids for the thermal imaging cameras, and received three (3) responses. One (1) response was a NO BID, and one (1) response was for an alternative thermal imaging camera; therefore, not meeting the bid specifications requested. The bids received are listed below:
Vendor Amount
Dinges Fire Company $23,985.00
MES $ 7,500.00 (alternative thermal imaging camera)
Mac’s Fire NO BID
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Community Investment Program provides for the purchase of the thermal imaging cameras from account number 4012201-515499 (F1904).
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS: N/A
IMPACT IF APPROVED: The Fire Department will be equipped with reliable and updated thermal imaging cameras that are crucial for the safety of the firefighters and the citizens they are trying to rescue. These cameras allow firefighters to essentially “see through smoke” and behind walls to quickly extinguish fires and aid in rescues.
IMPACT IF DENIED: The current thermal imaging cameras are aging and in frequent need of repairs. The safety of firefighters and citizens will be compromised due to the fire machines being without reliable cameras while they are being repaired.
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
EEO CERTIFICATION NUMBER: 03521-200331
WHICH OF THE GOALS IDENTIFIED IN THE COUNCIL’S 2017 - 2032 STRATEGIC PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION ADVANCE?
1. Safe Peoria
WHICH CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S) FROM THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENT?
1. Have an efficient government.
DEPARTMENT: Fire