HomeMy WebLinkAboutaddendum-1POLICE AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FACT SHEET
AUTHORIZING THE PROVISION OF POLICE SERVICE DOGS
JUSTIFICATION:
THE POLICE SERVICE DOGS WILL BE PURCHASED ON A SPOT MARKET, AS
NEEDED BASIS, TO REPLACE DOGS THAT BECOME DISABLED DUE TO MEDICAL
REASONS, RETIREMENTS, AND OTHER EMERGENCIES. SPOT MARKET PURCHASE
IS WHEN, AT THE TIME OF NEED„ YOU SOLICIT PRICING FOR GOODS OR
SERVICES DESIRED, PREFERABLY, DURING FAVORABLE MARKET CONDITIONS.
HOW IS THIS ITEM GOING TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF SERVICE TO THE
CUSTOMER / CITIZENS?
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S SERVICE DOGS ARE AN EFFECTIVE LAW
ENFORCEMENT TOOL. THE DOGS ARE USED TO SEARCH BUILDINGS,
PERIMETERS, ETC., FOR SUSPECTS WHO ARE HIDING. THE DOG'S SENSITIVE
NOSE ALLOWS IT TO LOCATE THE OFFENDER LONG BEFORE A HUMAN IS ABLE,
MAKING IT SAFER FOR POLICE OFFICER.
IS THIS A REPLACEMENT ITEM? YES ® NO ❑ (If yes, why?)
SEE JUSTIFICATION
IS THIS AN EMERGENCY ITEM? YES ❑ NO ® (If yes, why?)
IS THIS PURCHASE USING A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR? YES ❑ NO ® (If yes, why?)
IS THIS A LOCAL VENDOR? YES ❑ NO ® (If no, explain?)
ON JUNE 25, 2004, THE CITY ISSUED INVITATION FOR BIDS, FOR POLICE SERVICE
DOGS. TWO (2) RESPONSES WERE RECEIVED AND DEEMED QUALIFIED.
IS THIS THE LOWEST BID? YES ❑ NO ❑ (If no, explain?)
ON JUNE 25, 2004, THE CITY ISSUED INVITATION FOR BIDS, FOR POLICE SERVICE
DOGS. TWO (2) RESPONSES WERE RECEIVED AND DEEMED QUALIFIED.
FUNDING SOURCE:
COMMENTS:
GENERAL OPERATING TOTAL EXPENDITURE:
BUDGET
$24,000.00
Commission Hearing Date:
9/23/4
Item#:
CA-6