Title:
Title
Agreement: Remotec Andros Emergency Ordnance Robot (Two-Thirds Vote Required)
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FileID
File ID: 2019-00763
Location
Location: Citywide
Recommendation:
Recommendation
Pass a Motion authorizing the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, to: 1) suspend competitive bidding in the best interest of the City for the purchase of an ANDROS robot; and 2) execute an agreement with Northrop Grumman, Remotec, Inc., for a not to exceed amount of $250,000.
Contact: Mark Greenlee, Police Captain, Metro Division, (916) 808-0854, Police Department
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Presenter: None
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Agreement
Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: The role and responsibilities of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Units across the country has greatly increased since September 11, 2001. The Sacramento Police Department's (SPD) EOD Unit is no exception. As one of the busiest EOD Units in the region, it averages nearly 100 incidents per year. The primary responsibility of the EOD Unit is to render safe and/or remove explosives and explosive devices, investigate suspicious packages, devices, and vehicles, and respond to post-blast crime scenes. Additionally, the EOD Unit responds on all tactical call-outs involving the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team and provides necessary tools which increase public, officer, and suspect safety.
In order to accomplish their mission and responsibilities, the EOD unit relies heavily on the use of an ANDROS robot. The ANDROS is a series of remote-control military robots designed by Northrop Grumman, Remotec, Inc. (Remotec). The robot allows for the safe manipulation, x-ray of explosive devices, suspicious items/packages, and other hazardous materials. The robot is an invaluable tool used to safely locate and communicate with hidden or barricaded suspects.
The EOD Unit's existing robot is 18 years old and has been rebuilt numerous times. In an ongoing effort to adequately respond to incidents involvi...
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