HomeMy WebLinkAboutPurchase of Upgrades Talon Robotic PlatformCITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
Kenneth J. Robertson, Director
C i a�•rocurement Officer
erry S. Byrnes, CPPB
Procurement Supervisor
DATE:
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June 21, 2012
Sole Source: Purchase of
Upgrades to Talon Robotic
Platform
-I conducted an extensive investigation to determine whether the Talon Robotic Platform, as
registered by QinetiQ North America, as their sole US distributor, located at 350 Second Avenue,
Waltham, MA 02451, is the sole source service provider for the upgrades to the Talon Robotic
Platform for the City of Miami Police Bomb Squad, for a total amount, not to exceed, $91,608.00.
Funding from UASI Account Code No.18-180022 02.02.02 1731, Repairs and Maintenance
181000.
Albeit that there are several robotic producing companies (see attached), since the Department of
Police acquired the Talon Robotic Platform several years ago, it is now in dire need to be
upgraded to -the current levels of operations and technologies available. QinetiQ North America is
the sole provider for this brand of robotic unit upgrades and, as such, qualifies to be considered
sole source.
At this time, the City is seeking to establish that the requirements for formal competitive sealed
bidding be waived, and these findings be approved: QinetiQ North America, as their sole US
distributor, located at 350 Second Avenue, Waltham, MA 02451 as the United States sole source
service provider for the'Talon Robotic Platform.
Based on the -foregoing, it is recommended, pursuant -to Section 18-92(a) (1) and (3) of the City of
Miami Procurement Code, that the determination of a sole -source purchase be rendered by -the
Chief Procurement Officer and that the City Manager support said finding herein and respectfully
recommend 'for the City Commission -to ratify both the Chief Procurement Officer and City
Manager's decision by an• affirmative 'four -fifths vote. Both signatures below will affirm the sole
source decision by both the Chief Procurement Officer and City Manager.
APPROVED BY:
t 3 gel
Kennet J. Robertson GGG
Chief Procurement Officer/Purchasing Director
Jo n Martinez,
City - nager
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