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6/30/00 RESOLUTION NO. 80— 60
A RESOLUTION, OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION BY
A FOUR-FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF
THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION, AFTER A
DULY ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING,
APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER'S
FINDING OF SOLE SOURCE; WAIVING THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDS AND
APPROVING THE ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION OF
A FIRST -IN FIRE STATION ALERTING SYSTEM FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE -RESCUE FROM WESTNET
INC, THE SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER, , IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $30,000; ALLOCATING FUNDS
THEREFOR FROM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
NO. 313303, ACCOUNT CODE NO. 289401.6.840, AS
FUNDED BY THE FIRE ASSESSMENT.
WHEREAS, the Department of Fire -Rescue requires the
acquisition and installation of a station alerting system that
can minimize emergency response time; and
WHEREAS, under the present system, dispatchers receive the
information, enter it into the Computer Aided Dispatch ("CAD")
system, and then notify the station manually, which creates
operator delays when the system. is overloaded with radio traffic
or 911 calls; and
WHEREAS, Westnet, Inc. is linked directly'to the CAD system,
which automatically notifies the fire stations, eliminating any
potential communication delays, thus streamlining the method of
deploying firefighters and apparatus and thereby shortening
response time; and
CITY COMMISSION
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WHEREAS, the system will be installed in only one Fire
Station for initial testing to ensure that it meets all necessary
requirements and expectations; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Procurement Officer has adopted a finding
that Westnet, Inc. is the only provider of this alarm system; and
WHEREAS, the finding of the Chief Procurement Officer has
been approved and adopted as the finding of the City Manager; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager and the Director of the Department
of Fire -Rescue recommend that the requirements for competitive
sealed bids be waived and the procurement of the above-described
alerting system from Westnet, Inc., the sole source provider, be
approved; and
WHEREAS, funds are available from Capital Improvement
Project No. 313303, Account Code No. 289401.6.840, as funded by
the Fire Assessment;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the
Preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference
thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this
Section.
Section 2. By a four-fifths (4/5ths) affirmative vote of
the members of the City Commission, after a duly advertised
public hearing, the City Manager's finding of sole source and
waiving the requirements for competitive sealed bids are hereby
ratified, approved and confirmed, and the acquisition and
installation of a first -in fire station alerting system for the
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Department of Fire -Rescue from Westnet, Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $30,000 is hereby approved, with funds therefor hereby
allocated from Capital improvement Project 313303, Account Code
No. 289401.6.840, as funded by the Fire Assessment.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.'/
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of July 2000.
JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR
9n accordance with Miami Code Sec. 2-36, since the Mayor did not indicate approval of
this legislation by signing it in the esignated pl a provided, said ie islation nova
becomes effective with the elapse o en (10) day rom t e of C m sten action
regarding same, without the Mayor ercy
ATTEST:
WALTER J. FOEMAN
CITY CLERK
APPROVED S T/ FORM TpeCORRECTNESS
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City Clerk
�i If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at
the end of ten calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted.
If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective
immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA 0
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Honorable Mayor and iLlh 2 1 Ku .l FM-100.doc
TO: Members of the City Commission
Carlos A.
FROM:
City Manz
RECOMMENDATION
DATE: FILE:
SUBJECT: Sole Source Purchase; Westnet
Alerting System; Fire -Rescue
REFERENCES: Commission Meeting
ENCLOSURES: Resolution
It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution ratifying,
approving, and confirming the City Manager's finding of sole source, waiving the requirements for
competitive sealed bids and authorizing the procurement and installation of First -In Fire Station Alerting
System from Westnet, Inc., the sole source provider, located at 901 E. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, CA
92701, in an amount not to exceed $30,000, for the Department of Fire -Rescue.
Funding for this acquisition is available from CIP Project No. 313303, Account No. 289401.6.840,
funded by the Fire Assessment.
BACKGROUND
The efficiency of the alarm notification system in fire stations is of paramount importance to firefighters
in their mission to deliver timely and efficient emergency service to the public. The Westnet First -In
Alerting System is the first such system that obviates the need for station firefighters to constantly move
gear and equipment from one area in the station to another when responding to an alarm. In an emergency
unit, rapid response time is of the essence and the time and motion expended in equipment transfers prior
to leaving the station, is time wasted and potentially life-threatening.
The Westnet System allows firefighters and personal equipment to remain in the same private quarters
during an entire shift, regardless of a change in unit. The Westnet System is set by the firefighter to alert
him/her only when the apparatus they are assigned to has an alarm. The Westnet System further
optimizes the response scenario by using audio and visual cues, which decrease reaction time with a
corresponding decrease in response times. This System also enhances the firefighters' safe response
within the fire station by means of a low level lighting system, which reduces eyestrain and night
blindness while permitting safe passage to the response vehicle.
An additional benefit is that Westnet is linked directly to the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System,
which automatically notifies the fire stations. Under the present system, dispatchers receive the
information, enter it into the CAD System and then notify the stations manually. The timesaving of the
Westnet system is significant in that automatic notification eliminates any potential delays due to external
factors tying up the communications operators, such as radio traffic overflow or 911 calls.
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TO: Judy S. Carter, Director
Department of Purchasing
FROM: � //'��Z�
Chief C.A. Gimenez, Director
Department of Fire -Rescue
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE : February 28, 2000 FILE: FM-099.doc
SUBJECT: Sole Source Purchase
Fire Station Alerting System;
Dept. Fire -Rescue
REFERENCES:
ENCLOSURES- Commission Meeting
Resolution
The Department of Fire -Rescue has verified that funding is available, in an amount not to exceed
$29,880.93, from CIP Project No. 313303, Account No. 289401.6.840, funded by the Fire Assessment,
for the procurement and installation of a First -In Fire Station Alerting System from Westnet, Inc., the sole
source provider of this Alerting System.
Budget Approval: _ 7 C:>
We Brennan, Acting Director Date
Department of Management and Budget
CIP Approval: 3 — (p — 26VO
Pilar Saenz- tier, CIP Admip74f6tor Date
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Carlos A. Gimenez
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 8, 2000
FILE:
SUBJECT: Sole Source for the Acquisition of a
First -in Fire Station Alerting System
REFERENCES:
ENCLOSURES:
Staff conducted an inves ation to determine whether Westnet, Inc., a non -minority / non -local vendor, located at
901 E. Santa Ana Blvd., S nta Ana, Ca. 92701, is the sole source provider for the purchase of a First -In Fire Station
Alerting System, as req ted by the Department of Fire -Rescue. Funding, for the testing of the system in one Fire
Station, is available in an amount not' to exceed $30,000.00 from CIP Project No. 313303, Account No.
289401.6.840, funded by the Fire Assessment.
The Department of Fire -Rescue is seeking to purchase the First -In Fire Station Alerting System as the System from
Wesnet, Inc. allows firefighters and personal equipment to remain in the same private quarters during an entire
shift, regardless of a change in unit. The Westnet System is set by each individual firefighter to alert him/her only
when the apparatus they are assigned to has an alarm. The current system requires equipment transfers prior to
leaving the station, resulting in wasted time and potentially a life-threatening situations. The Westnet System
optimizes the response scenario by using audio and visual cues, which decrease reaction time with a
corresponding decrease response times, and can be linked to the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), unlike the
manual process for notification utilized under the present system. The timesaving factor of the Westnet System is
significant in that automatic notification eliminates any potential delays due to external factors tying up the
communications operators, such as radio traffic overflow or 911 calls.
Westnet, Inc. reported a number of Fire Departments, nationwide had procured this service as a sole source,
including the Anaheim Fire Department, Huntington Beach Fire Department, and Ontario Fire Department, among
others. Staff contacted several of these departments, and confirmed the City of Anaheim, Ca. waived sealed
bidding requirements and procured the First -In Fire Station Alerting System. Staff was further unable to find similar
systems with this type of technology through research conducted on the Internet.
The Department of Fire -Rescue is seeking to acquire the Westnet First -In Alerting System. The department is
seeking to secure the System as a test in one Fire Station, for an amount not to exceed $30,000 from CIP Project
No. 313303, Account No. 289401.6.840, funded by the Fire Assessment.
Accordingly, I am recommending that the requirements for competitive bidding be waived, and these findings be
approved: Westnet, Inc., a non-local/non-minority vendor located at 901 E. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, Ca. 92701,
is the sole source provider of the First -In Fire Station Alerting System.
BY:
"" ki'a': , Date:
Carlos A . Gimen z
City Manager
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Judy Carter, Director
TO: Department of Purchasing
FROM. Pamela E. Burns, CPPB
Sr. Procurement Contracts Officer
June 8, 2000
DATE:
FILE:
SUBJECT: Sole Source for the Acquisition of a
First -In Fire Station Alerting System
REFERENCES:
ENCLOSURES:
conducted an investigation to determine whether Westnet, Inc., a non -minority / non -local vendor, located at 901
E. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, Ca. 92701, is the sole source provider for the purchase of a First -In Fire Station
Alerting System, as requested by the Department of Fire -Rescue. Funding, for the testing of the system in one Fire
Station, is available in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 from CIP Project No. 313303, Account No.
289401.6.840, funded by the Fire Assessment.
The Department of Fire -Rescue is seeking to purchase the First -In Fire Station Alerting System as the System from
Wesnet, Inc. allows firefighters and personal equipment to remain in the same private quarters during an entire
shift, regardless of a change in unit. The Westnet System is set by each individual firefighter to alert him/her only
when the apparatus they are assigned to has an alarm. The current system requires equipment transfers prior to
leaving the station, resulting in wasted time and potentially a life-threatening situations. The Westnet System
optimizes the response scenario by using audio and visual cues, which decrease reaction time with a
corresponding decrease response times, and can be linked to the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), unlike the
manual process for notification utilized under the present system. The timesaving factor of the Westnet System is
significant in that automatic notification eliminates any potential delays due to external factors tying up the
communications operators, such as radio traffic overflow or 911 calls.
Westnet, Inc. reported a number of Fire Departments nationwide had procured this serviceas a sole source,
including the Anaheim Fire Department, Huntington Beach Fire Department, and Ontario Fire Department, among
others. I contacted several of these departments, and confirmed the City of Anaheim, Ca. waived sealed bidding
requirements and procured the First -In Fire Station Alerting System. I was further unable to find similar systems
with this type of technology through research conducted on the Internet.
The Department of Fire -Rescue is seeking to acquire the Westnet First -In Alerting System. The department is
seeking to secure the System as a test in one Fire Station, for an amount not to exceed $30,000 from CIP Project
No. 313303, Account No. 289401.6.840, funded by the Fire Assessment.
Accordingly, I am recommending that the requirements for competitive bidding be waived, and these findings be
approved: Westnet, Inc., a non-local/non-minority vendor located at 901 E. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, Ca. 92701,
is the sole source provider of the First -In Fire Station Alerting System.
APPROVED
DATE:
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
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Judy S. Carter, Director May 10, 2000 FM-098.doc
TO: Department of Purchasing DATE: FILE:
SUBJECT: Request Sole Source finding;
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Westnet Alerting System;
Fire -Rescue
FROM: Deputy Chief illiam W. Bryson, Acting Director REFERENCES:
Department of Fire -Rescue
ENCLOSURES:
The Department of Fire -Rescue requests that you approve a finding that Westnet, Inc., located at 901 E.
Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, CA 92701, is the sole source provider of a First -In Fire Station alerting
system incorporating a new -to -the -market alerting technology.
The efficiency of the alarm notification system in fire stations is of paramount importance to firefighters
in their mission to deliver timely and efficient emergency service to the public. The Westnet First -In
Alerting System is the first such system that obviates the need for station firefighters to constantly move
gear and equipment from one area in the station to another when responding to an alarm. In an emergency
unit, rapid response time is of the essence and the time and motion expended in equipment transfers prior
to leaving the station, is time wasted and potentially life-threatening.
The Westnet system allows firefighters and personal equipment to remain in the same private quarters
during an entire shift, regardless of a change in unit. The Westnet system is set by the firefighfer to alert
him/her only when the apparatus they are assigned to has an alarm. The Westnet system further optimizes
the response scenario by using audio and visual cues, which decrease reaction time with a corresponding
decrease in response times. This system also enhances the firefighter's safe response within the Fire
Station bys means of a low level lighting system, which reduces eyestrain and night blindness while
permitting safe travel to the response vehicle.
An additional benefit is that Westnet is linked directly to the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System,
which automatically notifies the fire stations. Under the present system, dispatchers receive the
information, enter it into the CAD System and then notify the stations manually. The timesaving of the
Westnet system is significant in that automatic notification eliminates any potential delays due to external
factors tying up the communications operators such as overflow of radio traffic or 911 calls.
Upon approval, the alerting system will be tested in only one Fire Station to ensure that it meets
all necessary requirements prior to installation at the remaining Fire Stations.
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Deputy Fire Chief
City of Miami Fire -Rescue Department
444 S.W. 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33130-1910
The First — In Fire Station Control System is the only fire station alerting system that is
capable of operating with Smart Station Technology. Smart Station Technology operates
Dorm Remotes, Satellights, Silencers, Control Remotes, High Power Amplifiers,
Message Satellights, Active -Exit Lighting and Dynamic Sound Controllers. All of these
units are manufactured solely by Westnet, Inc. Smart Station Technology operates Dorm
Remotes, which enable, individual firefighters to program their company assignment into
the bedroom unit mounted in their individual bedrooms. This creates flexible, fire
department controlled zoning of the sleeping quarters within the fire station. This system
utilizes Category 5 Ethernet cabling, eliminating the cost of high voltage wiring. This
Supervised, Closed Loop Category 5 cabling plant technology is available solely from
Westnet. Satellights provide colored light indicators according to company assignment,
which instantaneously notify firefighters what units are assigned to a call. Satellights
also provide night vision lighting, which perseveres firefighter night vision allowing them
to safely exit the fire station. In addition, Satellights provide an audio pre -announcement
and dispatch audio throughout the fire station. Silencers mute station television sets and
sound systems when the fire station is alerted, permitting the dispatch message to be
heard clearly and accurately.
Control Remotes turn off the natural gas or electricity to all cooking devices, preventing
possible danger to an unmanned fire station during a call. High Power Amplifiers
provide in excess of 100 watts of audio to areas of high ambient noise such as outside
areas of the fire, station. This is especially helpful for stations located near airports or
under the flight path of airports: The High Power Amplifiers utilize the Dynamic Sound
Controller's data stream to maintain their. sound output at 10 dB above the ambient noise
level... Messaging Satellights alert.the.approate units with'flashing lights and a text
message,, which can include information about the incident that the fire department would
rather not broadcast over the fire radio system. Active -Exit lighting units produce night
vision lighting in hallways and stairwells using a running light indication of the direction
a person exiting a building should take.
.901 E. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, CA 92701 714.835.0546 800.843.9695 Fax: 714.835.1056 www.westtjn��et-systems.com
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Dynamic Sound Controllers monitor the ambient sound level in high noise areas of the
fire station and correct all sound sources in that area to maintain a 10 dB signal to noise.
ratio between the noise and the alarm message.' All of the above mentioned equipment is
manufactured solely by Westnet, Inc. and is covered by Westnet's pending patent
application for zoned fire station systems.
New NFPA requirements for alarm system status verification are met by the First -In Fire
Station Control System through the use of it's Interactive Data Collection and Control
feature, which continuously tests the entire alarm system from the dispatch center to
each, individual bedroom and personnel area in the fire station. This system is the only
currently available fire station alerting system that meets these requirements.
Sincerely,
Richard K. Matheny
President
Westnet, Inc:
901 E. Santa Ana Blvd.; Santa Ana, CA 92701 714.835,054b 800.843.9695 Fax: 714.835.1056 www.westnet-systems.com
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City ofMiami Fire -Rescue
Quote # 11332
VVEGTNET. INC. 901 E. Santa Ana Blvd. Santa Ana, CA 92701 Ph. (714) 835-0546 Fax (714) 835-1058
9
CAD Activated First -In (Ethernet Activated)
$ 3,968 75
1-
$3,968.75
1
Network Control Unit
Dorm
$800.55
$740.18
$800.55
$5,181.26
Satellights
High Power Paging Modules
Paging Horn
$326.03
$4-564.42
$469.80
$207.30
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3
3
$156.60
$103.65
PARTS TOTAL
TAX RA TE
$25,175.93
$0.00
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Estimate Cabling Labor
VVEGTNET. INC. 901 E. Santa Ana Blvd. Santa Ana, CA 92701 Ph. (714) 835-0546 Fax (714) 835-1058
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City of Miami Fire -Rescue
QUOTE
Quote # 11332
NOTES:
This quote is for Miami Fire -Rescue Station # 3 only and
includes two (2) Satellights w/controllers for Chief Jackson & C.
Manetta Office. This is a surface mount installation & any
custom installation will be billed at $85.00 per/hour in addition
to the above estimated installation labor. Bid based on surface
mount of modules. All Asbestos must be removed before any
work begins. Bid based on 7 people sleeping in the building as
requested.
Quote is good for ninety (90) days. Manufacturer's warranties
apply on all parts. First -In warranty is provided by Westnet,
Inc. and consists of one-year (1) parts and labor. Warranty
does not apply to damage resulting from outside agencies or
extraneous circumstances. Installation labor for any other
items is ninety (90) days. This quote is based on the
reasonable assumption that the fire station is prepared to
accept the above listed parts and that any existing equipment
involved with the fire station alarm be in good working order or
that it will be prior to commencement of the First -In installation.
Westnet has made reasonable attempts to verify that
conditions are satisfactory such that installation may occur.
However, should an occurence arise where further parts, labor
and/or engineering are required, the customer may be billed at
the Purchase Order rate. Any additional parts, labor and/or
engineering exceeding $250.00 will have prior approval, unless
otherwise specified by the customer prior to commencement.
WESTNET, INC. 901 E. Santa Ana Blvd. Santa Ana, CA 92701 Ph. (714) 835-0546 Fax (714) 835-1056
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FIRE DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION
DEPARTMENT
Anaheim Fire Department
CONTACT NAME
Bob Blake
PHONE NUMBER
(714) 765-4023
ADDRESS
500 E. Broadway, Anaheim CA 92805
DATE OF INSTALLATION
May, 1997
SOUL SOURCE
Yes
DEPARTMENT
Castro Valley (Fairview/Hayward) Fire
Department
CONTACT NAME
Captain Gene Rodriguez
PHONE NUMBER
(510) 583493
!ADDRESS,
24200 Fairview, Fairview CA.94344_
DATE OF INSTALLATION
January, 2000
SOUL SOURCE—
Yea
' DEPARTMENT !
Escondido Fire Department
CONTACT NAME
Division Chief NMe Jensen .
PRONE NUMBER
(760) 38-5403
ADDRESS
OX . Broadway, Escon ido CA 92025.
DATE OF INSTALLATION
November, 1998
SOUL SOURCE
Yea
DEPARTMENT
Fountain Valley Fire Department
CONTACT NAME
Battalion Chief Mark Haskell,. ..
,PHONENUMBER
(714) $93-4436
ADDRESS
10200 glater., Fountain Valley CA 92708
DATE OF INS'T'ALLATION
August, 1998
SOUL SOURCE
Yes
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DEPARTMENT
Huntington Beacb Fire Department
CONTACT NAME
Battalion Chief Jacque Pelletier,
PHONE NuNm R.
(714) 536-5411
ADDRESS
2000 N. Main, Huntington Beach CA 92605.
DATE OF INSTALLATION .
December, 19%
SOUL SOURCE
Yes
DEPARTMENT
CONTACT NAME
PH -ONE NUMBER
Livermore/Pleasanton Fire.Department,
Fire Chief Stewart Gary
(925) 454-2300
ADDRESS
4550 East Avenue, Livermore CA 945W
.
DATE OF INSTALLATION .
4anuary,1998
SOUL OURCE j
Yes
DEPARTMENT
Newport Beach Fire/Marine Departnnent,
CONTACT NAPM, E
Captain Rieh Wddlebrougb
PHONE NUMBER
(949) 644-3373
ADDRESS
3300 Newport Blvd, Newport Reach CA
92663
DATE OF INSTALLATION
April, 1997
SOUL SOURCE
Yes
DEPARTMENT
Ontario Fire Department
CONTACT NAME
Donald Balsamo - Communications
PHONE NUMBER
(909) 986.4579 x 8888
ADDRESS
425 East B- Street, Ontario CA.91764
DATE OF INSTALLATION
October, 199
SOUL SOURCE
Yes
DEPARTMENT
Oxnard Fire Department
CON'FACT N
. Captain Gary Sugic
PHONE NUMBER
(805) 385-7722
ADDRESS
251 South C Street, Oxnard CA 93030
DATE OF INSTALLATION
November, 1999
SOUL SOURCE
Yes
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DEPARTMENT
Phoenix Fire Department
CONTACT NAME
JohD Craig — COMMUDiCationa
PHONE NUMBER
(602) 862-7397
ADDRESS
150 South 12 Street, Phoenix AZ 8503.4
ATE OF INSTALLATION..
Novem_ber,19"
SOUL SOURCE
No
DEPARTMENT I
Rancho Santa Fe Fire Department
CONTACTNAME
Deputy ChiefflF'ire Marshal Deeny Neville
PHONE NUMBER
(859)756-5971
ADDRESS
PO Rom 410, Rancho Salute fCA 92067. ,
DATE OF INSTALLXTI
June,1999
5O SOURCE
Yes
DEPARTMENT
Vista Fire Department
CONTACT NAME
Deputy Chief Torn Day
PHONE NUMBER
(760) 726-2 i"
ADDRESS
175 N. Melrose, Vista CA 92083
DATE OF INSTALLATION
Octobetr,199S
SOUL SOURCE
Yes
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FIRE DEPARTMENT WITH PURCHASE ORDERS IN HOUSE
DEPARTMENT
Miramar WAS Structure Station
CONTACT NAME
Fire Chief 'Clinton Arnett
PHONE NUMBER
(858) 577-1%2.
ADDRESS
PO Box 452005, San Diego CA 92145-2006'-
2145-2006'DATE
DATEOF INSTALLATION
To Be Installed
SOUL SOURCE
No
DEPARTMENT
Miramar WAS Crash Station
CONTACT NAME
Sgt.
PHONE NUMBER
(858)
ADDRESS
3775 Fairmount Blvd., Riverside, CA 92.501
DATE OF INSTALLATION
To Be Installed
SOUL SOURCE
Yes
DEPARTMENT
Riverside City Fire Departgtent ..
CONTACT NAME.
Captain Bob Bock
PHONE NUMBER
(909)826-5495.
ADDRESS
3775 Fairmount Blvd., Riverside, CA 92.501
DATE OF INSTALLATION
To Be Installed
SOUL SOURCE
Yes
PENDING PURCHASE ORDERS
DEPARTMENT
Anchorage Fire Department
CONTACT NAME
Captain John Drozdawski
PHONE NUMBER
(907) 267-4959
ADDRESS
1301. F.,807 Ave., Anchorage AK 99518
DATE OF INSTALLATION
To Be Installed
SOUL SOUREE-
Yes
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C117Y OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA
Purchasing Division
MARCH 15, 2000
CITY MANAGER/CITY COUNCIL
FINANCE -PURCHASING DIVISIOIN
AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDER FOR FIRST -IN FIRE
STATION CONTROL SYSTEM
RECOMMENDATION
That the Council, by Motion, waive -the sealed bidding requirements of Council Policy 306 and
authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a Purchase Order to Westnet Incorporated, Santa Ana,
California in the amount of $40,982.50 (excluding tax) for a First -in fire Station Control System
for the Anaheim Fire Department.
DISCUSSION
The Anaheim Fire Department currently has "Smart Station Technology" fire station alerting
systems installed in some. of the fire stations that now require an upgrade and other fire stations
requiring a new installation. This tecluiology operates dormitory and control remotes, message
satellites, active -exit lighting and sound controllers. The systerizt utilizes ethernet cabling,
thereby eliminating the cost of high voltage wiring. The modules provide an audio pre-
announcement and dispatch audio throughout the fire station and night vision lighting to permit
firefighters to safely exit the fire station. They mute sound systems pctmitting the dispatch
message to be heard clearly and accurately as well as a capability to tum off the natural gas or
electricity to all cooking devices in the unmanned fire station during a call.
The First -In Fire Control System is the only fire station alerting system that is capable of
operating with Smart Station Technology. This system is manufactured solely by Westnet
Incorporated, and is covered by their pending patient application for zoned fire station systems.
This system is the only fire station alerting system that currently meets the National Fire
Protection Association requirements for alarm system status verification.
The estimated cost for this requirement was $44,000.00.
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IMPACT ON. THE BUDGET
Purchasing has verified that fluids are available for this requirement in the 199912000 Budget and .
will be charged to General Fund account number 101-310-2205-7825
Respectfully submitted; Concurred and Agenda Date Noted:
Carole Ayuso Chia ey Bowman
Purchasing, Agent Fire eF
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ITEM:
DEPARTMENT:
TYPE OF PURCHASE:
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SOLE SOURCE 99-00-184
First -In Fire Station Alerting System
Fire -Rescue
Short Term Contract
REASON: The Department of Fire -Rescue desires to acquire the
First -In Fire Station Alerting System from Westnet,
Inc. This system will first be tested in one (1) Fire
Station to ensure that it meets all necessary
requirements. This First -In Fire Station Alerting
System is the only available system that does not
require fire fighters to constantly move gear and
equipment from one area in the station to another
when responding to an alarm, thereby decreasing
response time. The system is further directly linked
to the CAD System and automatically notifies the fire
stations of calls received. Westnet, Inc. is the sole
manufacturer of the First -In Fire Station Alerting
System and no other similar systems could be
located.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that award be made to Westnet,
Inc. the sole source provider, for the acquisition of a
First -In Fire Alerting System, to test the system at
one (1) Fire Station, in an amount not to exceed
$30,000 from CIP Project No. 313303, Account
/--Nq. 289401.6.840, funded by Fire Assessment.
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TO: Walter J. Foeman
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 10, 2000 FIN_ 102.doc
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing Notice
D Waive Competitive Bidding
Westnet Alerting System
FROM: REFERENCES:
Deputy Chief William W. Bryson, Acting Director Sole Source; Fire -Rescue
Department of Fire -Rescue ENCLOSURES:
Attached please find the public hearing notice for a waiver of the requirement for competitive sealed
bidding procedures for the purchase and installation of First -In Fire Station Alerting System from
Westnet, Inc., the sole source provider of this equipment, for the Department of Fire -Rescue. This item is
scheduled for the Commission meeting of June 8, 2000.
Contact Ass't. Chief
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CITY OF MIAMI
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
A public hearing will held by the City Commission of the City
of Miami, Florida on - / at �1_;,�(/a.m. in the City
Commission Chamb r at City
Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive,
Miami, Florida, for the purpose of waiving the requirements of
obtaining sealed bids for the purchase and installation of First -In
Fire Station Alerting System from Westnet, Inc., a Non-
Local/Non-Minority vendor located at 901 E. Santa Ana Blvd.,
Santa Ana, CA, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.
Inquiries from other potential sources of such a product who
feel that they might be able to satisfy the City's requirement for
this item may contact Pamela Burns, Sr. Procurement Contracts
Officer, Department of Purchasing, (305) 416-1905.