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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmemosCITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO FROM : Joe Arriola Chief Administrator/City Manager os, D ector ment Officer DATE : SUBJECT: REFERENCES ENCLOSURES: September 15, 2004 FILE : Sky Watch Sentinel Observation Platform An investigation was conducted by staff to determine whether New Heights Manufacturing, Inc., a Non- Minority/Non-Local vendor, located at 1640 Powers Ferry Road, Building 16, Suite 350, Marietta, Ga. 30067, is the sole source provider for the purchase of a Sky Watch Sentinel Observation Platform, for the Department of Police ("Department"). The Department is seeking to obtain the Sky Watch Sentinel Observation Platform to be used at major events that are potential targets and Homeland Security incidents. According to the Department, the platform will provide a high profile physical presence and excellent observation point for an officer working the event/incident, and will be equipped with spotlights, regular and thermal video camera, and air conditioning. The platform will rise to approximately 24 feet above the ground, and is trailer mounted with a hydraulic lift mechanism and generator. According to New Heights Manufacturing, Inc., the Sky Watch is a patented product by New Heights Manufacturing, and it is the sole manufacturer and distributor for their products. No other product combines its many features and construction into one system, and its unique features include elevated surveillance and deterrence; a fully enclosed cab equipped with heating and air conditioning; stand-alone capability; portability; generator as well as shore power source; and more. The Police Department of Grapevine, Texas procured the platform product in 2003 as a sole source acquisition, and the Broward Sheriff's Office also recently purchased a platform in 2004. Staff was unable to locate any other observation platform with all the unique features of this product. Therefore, 1 am recommending that the requirements for formal competitive sealed bidding be waived, and these findings be approved: New Heights Manufacturing, Inc., a Non-Minority/Non-Local vendor, located at 1640 Powers Ferry Road, Building 16, Suite 350, Marietta, Ga. 30067, is the sole source provider for the purchase of a Sky Watch Sentinel Observation Platform. Funding, at an amount not to exceed $ 97,146.00, is available from the Capital Improvement Program Homeland Defense Preparedness Bond, Account Code No. 312048.299307.6.840. APPROVED BY: JAILMHIGMIPEB Joe Arriola Administrator/City Manager DATE: CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO : FROM : Glenn Marcos, Director Chief Procurement Officer /6a4.7"4) Pamela Burns, CPPB Sr. Procurement Contracts Officer DATE: SUBJECT: REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: September 15, 2004 FILE : Sky Watch Sentinel Observation Platform I conducted an investigation to determine whether New vendor, located at 1640 Powers Ferry Road, Building provider for the purchase of a Sky Watch Sentinel ("Department"). Heights Manufacturing, Inc., a Non-Minority/Non-Local 16, Suite 350, Marietta, Ga. 30067, is the sole source Observation Platform, for the Department of Police The Department is seeking to obtain the Sky Watch Sentinel Observation Platform to be used at major events that are potential targets and Homeland Security incidents. According to the Department, the platform will provide a high profile physical presence and excellent observation point for an officer working the event/incident, and will be equipped with spotlights, regular and thermal video camera, and air conditioning. The platform will rise to approximately 24 feet above the ground, and is trailer mounted with a hydraulic lift mechanism and generator. According to New Heights Manufacturing, Inc., the Sky Watch is a patented product by New Heights Manufacturing, and it is the sole manufacturer and distributor for their products. No other product combines its many features and construction into one system, and its unique features include elevated surveillance and deterrence; a fully enclosed cab equipped with heating and air conditioning; stand-alone capability; portability; generator as well as shore power source; and more. The Police Department of Grapevine, Texas procured the platform product in 2003 as a sole source acquisition, and the Broward Sheriff's Office also recently purchased a platform in 2004. I was unable to locate any other observation platform with all the unique features of this product. Therefore, I am recommending that the requirements for formal competitive sealed bidding be waived, and these findings be approved: New Heights Manufacturing, Inc., a Non-Minority/Non-Local vendor, located at 1640 Powers Ferry Road, Building 16, Suite 350, Marietta, Ga. 30067, is the sole source provider for the purchase of a Sky Watch Sentinel Observation Platform. Funding, at an amount not to exceed $ 97,146.00, is available from the Capital Improvement Program, Police Homeland Defense Preparedness Bond, Account Code No. 31204 8.29 93 07.6. 840 . APPROVED BY: DATE: 1/7/6 CITY OF MIAMI NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC A public hearing will be held by the City Commission of the City of Miami, Florida on at a.m., in the City Commission Chambers at City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida, for the purpose of waiving the requirements of obtaining sealed bids for the sole source purchase of a Sky Watch Sentinel Observation Platform, from New Heights Manufacturing, Inc., for the Department of Police, in an amount not to exceed $97,146. Inquiries from other potential sources of such a package who feel that they might be able to satisfy the City's requirements for this item may contact Pamela Burns, Sr. Procurement Contracts Officer, at the City of Miami Purchasing Department at (305) 416-1905.