HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Agenda StatementCITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
MEETING DATE: August 7, 2012
AGENDA ITEM NO.
ITEM TITLE:
Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City authorizing the purchase and build -out of
one (1) 2012 Ford Econoline turn -key surveillance van in the amount of $145,284.25 and waiving the
formal bid process per Section 12 of Purchasing Ordinance #1480, and Chapters 2.60.220(d) and
2.60.260 of the Municipal Code, and authorize the City (Buyer) to piggyback on the County of Blount,
Tennessee's Bid #2010-2119, and award the purchase and build -out of from AEP California, LLC.
PREPARED BY: Parris Bull, Police Sergeant , DEPARTMENT: Police
PHONE: (619) 336-4524 �� APPROVED BY:
EXPLANATION:
The City of National City was awarded funds from Department of Homeland Security to purchase a tum-
key 2012 Ford Econoline E-350 surveillance van via the FY 2010 Operation Stonegarden grant per
Resolution #2011-22. Operation Stonegarden is designed to enhance law enforcement preparedness
and operational readiness along the land and water borders of the United States and to address cross -
border crimes in the region. Sworn personnel will utilize the surveillance van when needed to conduct
covert operations, surveillances and special investigations.
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It is requested the City Council waive the formal bidding requirements as allowed in Section 12 of
Purchasing Ordinance #1480 and Chapters 2.60.220(d) and 2.60.260 of the Municipal Code, and
authorize the City Buyer to piggyback on the Blount County Sheriffs Office's Bid (No. 2010-2119) with
AEP California, LLC. AEP is the only vendor locally that supplies surveillance platforms to law
enforcement agencies. Piggybacking will shorten the delivery time since the grant is scheduled to
expire in April 2013 and the van must be delivered to meet the terms of the gr
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
ACCOUNT NO. 290-411-624-511-0000
290-411-633-511-0000
131-411-000-511-0000
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Not Applicable
ORDINANCE: INTRODUCTION:
FINAL ADOPTION:
APPROVED: Finance
APPROVED: / MIS
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Resolution
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
AEP Califomia LLC Bid Proposal (No. SD-2442)
Blount County, Tennessee Bid Documents (No. 2010-2119)