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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
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Resolution Authorizing the
Waiving of Sealed Bids
REFERENCES:
ENCLOSURES:
Sole Source Purchase of
a Sky Watch Sentinel
Observation Platform
LEG 7-2
FILE :
RECOMMENDATION
It is respectfully recommended that the City Commiss on waive the requirement of competitive
bids and approve the attached Resolution for the sole Source purchase of a Sky Watch Sentinel
Observation Platform, from New Heights Manufacturing, Inc., located at 1640 Powers Ferry
Road, Building 16, Suite 350, Marietta, Georgia 30067, for the Department of Police, in an
amount not to exceed $97,146. Funding is available) from the Capital Improvement Program,
Police Homeland Defense Preparedness Bond, Account Code No. 312048.299307.6.840.
BACKGROUND
The Sky Watch Sentinel Observation Platform will be Lsed by the Department of Police at major
events that are potential targets and Homeland Security incidents. This platform will provide a
high profile physical presence and excellent observation point for an officer working the
event/incident. The platform will be equipped with spotlights, regular and thermal video camera,
and air conditioning. The platform will rise approxinl'ately 24 feet above ground. It is trailer
mounted with a hydraulic lift mechanism and generator.
FISCAL IMPACT: None, funded by the Homeland Defense Preparedness Bond.
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Should you have any questions or require additional information regarding this item,
please contact my office and I will have a Polices Department representative provide you
with needed information.