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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to enter into an Other Transaction Agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for reimbursement of up to $188,510, for Checked Baggage Recapitalization Screening Design Services, and any amendments thereto. (District 5)
DISCUSSION
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), under the direction of the Department of Homeland Security, is responsible for security of all Airports and, under federal law, provides passenger and checked baggage security screening at the Long Beach Airport (LGB). The Electronic Baggage Screening Program (EBSP) of the TSA monitors the status of existing Explosive Detection System (EDS) equipment to ensure compliancy, functionality and efficiency. The TSA Headquarters keeps the following detailed, historical records relating to each EDS machine: age, maintenance logs, performance (rate), technical obsolescence, and local TSA reported issues, among others. When triggered by one or more of these factors, an examination of the system becomes warranted and TSA develops a modification plan to correct any outstanding conditions. The TSA has established the Recapitalization Program to address these needs.
The purpose of the Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) is to set forth the terms and conditions and establish the respective cost-sharing obligations of the TSA and the City with respect to the design services necessary to implement the TSA Recapitalization effort at LGB. The design services will result in 30 percent drawings, specifications, and estimates of probable construction costs, and will be submitted to the TSA for review.
The City will be responsible for developing various cost-effective solutions to replace the aging EDS machines currently deployed at LGB, while minimizing the impact to operations and reducing the number of EDS by using higher throughput technology units (as appropriate). These solutions will be of...
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