P46-WS1155810215 – Approve the purchase of repair services for a FLIR Dual Sensor Thermal Imaging System from Teledyne FLIR Surveillance, Inc. in the total amount of $88,410.40 for the Houston Police Department (HPD).
Specific Explanation:
The Chief of the Houston Police Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve a one-time purchase of repair services for a FLIR Dual Sensor Thermal Imaging System from the sole source supplier, Teledyne FLIR Surveillance, Inc. in the total amount of $88,410.40.
The Integrated Dewar Cooler Assembly (IDCA) of is an internal component, and is crucial for providing extended cooling to the infrared detector circuits, which generate significant amounts of heat. If the IDCA is not functioning properly, it will lead to catastrophic damage to the entire system thus rendering it unusable. The IDCA Assembly Infrared Cooler thermal imaging system was inspected and it was discovered that the infrared cooler was not functioning properly. The camera system is valued at over $550,000.00 and this part needs to be repaired in order for the camera system to function properly. This equipment is essential, and will be installed on aircraft 77F, which is owned by the Houston Police Department and housed at the Air Support Division located at 8402 Larson St. Houston, TX 77061.
This recommendation is made pursuant to subsection 252.022(a)(7) of the Texas Local Government Code, which provides that "a procurement of items that are available from only one source..." is exempt from the competitive requirements for purchases.
MWBE Participation:
MWBE Zero Percentage Goal Document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
Hire Houston First:
This procurement is exempt from the City’s Hire Houston First ordinance. Bids/proposals were not solicited because the department is utilizing a sole source vendor for this purchase.
Fiscal Note:
No significant Fiscal Operating impact is anticipated as a result of this project.
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Jedediah Greenfield, Department Approval Authority
Chief Procurement Officer
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
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Estimated Spending Authority:
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Department
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FY2025
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Out Years
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Total
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Houston Police Department
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$88,410.40
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$0.00
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$88,410.40
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