Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: Sheriff
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 240370
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): FarrWest Environmental Supply, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of only bid to FarrWest Environmental Supply, Inc. in the amount of $55,000 for small throwable rugged robot for the Sheriff's Office for the period of April 10, 2025 - April 9, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received for the budgeted amount (240370), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
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Background and Discussion:
The throw-able rugged robot investigates, detects, and provide situational awareness to threats. This will enhance the SWAT team's surveillance equipment by allowing access to perform constant observations, investigating dangerous and hazardous material while keeping operators at a safe distance.
Expected Impact:
The Ruggedized Throw-able Reconnaissance Robot will provide real time video feedback to the SWAT team during a critical incident in order to make informed decisions providing situational awareness in unknown and potentially dangerous environments.
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