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Recommendation to adopt Specification No. PA-01813 and award a contract to Symphotic TII Corporation, of Camarillo, CA (not a MBE, WBE, SBE or Local), for the purchase of two Saab Seaeye Falcon electric-powered Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) systems, in an amount not to exceed $678,325 including tax and fees. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract for the purchase of two Saab Seaeye Falcon ROV systems from Symphotic TII Corporation for the Long Beach Fire Department’s fire boats.
The ROV systems are vital for sub-surface water operations and will allow the fire boats to directly focus on sub-surface objects in conditions that are inaccessible or unsafe for divers. The ROV systems, with its tools and standard accessories, will greatly enhance the ability of the fire boats to provide increased domain awareness during prevention and response activities. Additionally, the ROV systems are equipped with cameras that will provide video surveillance over an extended period of time.
The bid was advertised in the Press-Telegram on January 7, 2013, and 515 potential bidders specializing in electric-powered remotely operated vehicles were notified of the bid opportunity. Of those bidders, eight downloaded the bid via our electronic bid system. The bid document was also made available from the Purchasing Division, located on the seventh floor of City Hall, and the Division’s website at www.longbeach.gov/purchasing
. A bid announcement was also included in the Purchasing Division’s weekly update of Open Bid Opportunities, which is sent to 30 local, minority and women-owned business groups. One bid was received on January 22, 2013. The sole bidder was not a Minority-owned Business Enterprise (MBE), a Women-owned Business Enterprise (WBE), a Certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE), or a Long Beach business (Local). Symphotic TII Corporation, of Camarillo, CA (not an MBE, WBE,...
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