HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 20 - Digital Fire TrainingMEMO TO: • • , •,' AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
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RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for a sole source purchase of a digital
fire training package from BullEx, Inc.
Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 100-48860-210-3 (Machinery
& Equipment) in the amount of $21,593.00.
This procurement will be made as a sole source in accordance with Local Government
Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, § 252.022. General Exemptions (a)(7)(A).
BullEx is the only company offering the Attack Digital Training System.
This request is for the purchase of the Bullex Digital Fire Training simulator to be utilized
for training of firefighters on structural firefighting techniques. This portable system is
comprised of waterproof panels with digitized flame simulations, a theatrical smoke
generator, and audio speakers that provide an auditory reference to fire situations. An
added laser system will also allow training in areas that prohibit the use of water
streams. This system will be utilized in acquired structures to prepare firefighters for real
fire conditions.
Staff recommends approval.
10:52:29 AM 10/3/2014
RESOLUTION NO. Q (G7 i7
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO APPROVE THE
SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF A DIGITAL FIRE TRAINING
PACKAGE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas is a local government in the State of
Texas and as such is empowered by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252,
Subchapter B, § 252.022. General Exemptions (a)(7)(A) to purchase said training package
on a sole source basis; and
WHEREAS, the sole source purchase is due to the custom specifications required
by the Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites for the adoption of this resolution have been met,
including but not limited to the Local Government Code and the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby declares that the approval of this resolution is in
the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated in the above preamble are true and correct and
are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the sole
source purchase of a digital fire training package for the Fire Department from BullEx, Inc.
for an amount not to exceed $21,593.00.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of the digital fire training package.
Section 4. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 21st day of October, 2014.
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