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DIVING EQUIPMENT
JUSTIFICATION:
A resolution of the Miami City Commission, accepting the Bids of Mar-Vel International, Inc., a
non-minority/non-local vendor; Austin's Diving Center, an non-minority/Miami-Dade vendor;
and Divers Unlimited Inc., a non-minority/non-local vendor, further authorizing the acquisition
of diving equipment for the Department of Police under formal Bid No. 04-05-107, for a total
contract award amount not to exceed $119,823.14; allocating funds in that amount from the
Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Program, FY2004, Account Code No.
110143.280911.840.
HOW IS THIS ITEM GOING TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF SERVICE TO THE
CUSTOMER / CITIZENS?
The Police Department needs to procure Dive Helmet, Rebreather with Tank, Sea and Sea
Camera, Rescue Litter, Lifesavings system and various other diving equipment to provide for
underwater approaches and officer safety.
IS THIS A REPLACEMENT ITEM? YES ❑ NO ® (If yes, why?)
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 C
NO ❑ (If no, explain?)
See description on justification section.
IS THIS THE LOWEST BID? YES ® NO ❑ (If no, explain?)
FUNDING SOURCE:
COMMENTS:
UASI
TOTAL EXPENDITURE:
$119,823.14
Commission Hearing Date:
12/15/05
Item#:
RE-1
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