ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 12, 2025 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent Resolution TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Greg Terry, Chief of Police
DATE: January 22, 2025
SUBJECT: Dispense with Bidding for EOD Robot Upgrades and Repairs for the Bakersfield Police Department.
1.Resolution determining that the ANDORS hazardous duty robot upgrades and repairs, with Remotec, Inc. cannot be reasonably obtained through the usual bidding procedures and authorizing the Finance Director to Dispense with Bidding therefore, not to exceed $210,000
2.Agreement with Remotec, Inc. (not to exceed $210,000 and a term date of June 30, 2026) for EOD robot upgrade and repair services.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the resolution and agreement.
BACKGROUND:
Annually the Bakersfield Police Department (BPD) responds to an average of 50 bomb threat calls, and several swat bomb related calls. In response to these calls the BPD utilizes its Remotec F6B robot. The machine was initially purchased in 2006, at a cost of $100,000. Due to the age of the robot, many parts are being phased out and are no longer available for repairs, in addition the technology has advanced but the current robot is unable to upgrade as its tech is not compatible.
Due to the frequency and danger involved with these calls the BPD is now requesting to upgrade and repair the current robot to increase safety, capabilities and efficiency for its staff and residents alike.
The BPD desires to enter into an agreement with Remotec, Inc., with a not to exceed amount of $210,000, and a term date of December 31, 2025, for upgrade and repair services for the BPD EOD robot.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this project will come from the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services (SLESF) funds in the amount of $75,032 and the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funds (JAG) in the amount of $134,968. Leveraging the City SLESF with the grant reduces the amount of City resources.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Safety and Resilience
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Dispense with Bidding Resolution
2. Singed Agreement
3. Sole Source Letter
4. Exhibit A