HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2009-234RESOLUTION NO. 2009-234
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING
PROCESS AND AUTHORIZING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
TO CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN EMERGENCY
PRODUCTS FOR POLICE VEHICLE OUTFITTING SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Police Department currently has twenty-four (24) police sedans awaiting
installation of emergency and safety equipment; and
WHEREAS, the estimated build time for each vehicle utilizing current City staff is one
(1) caz per month which would result in a significant delay in putting the new cazs into service;
and
WHEREAS, the delay in building the new vehicles would cause significant safety and
operational concerns; and
WHEREAS, staff researched alternative solutions to expedite the build of patrol vehicles
and contacted American Emergency Products to provide pricing and details to provide vehicle
equipment installation services; and
WHEREAS, American Emergency Products is the only company in San Diego County
which provides public safety vehicle equipment installation; and
WHEREAS, American Emergency Products installs emergency and safety equipment to
all but one local law enforcement agency in San Diego County and their quality of work,
competitive market prices, close location and ability to provide one week turn-around for three
(3) police vehicles make them an ideal company to perform the required work.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby waive the competitive bidding process and authorizes the Police Department
to contract with American Emergency Products for police vehicle outfitting services.
Presented by
David Bejazano
Police Chief
Approved as to form by
Bart" . Miesfel '~
City Attorney
Resolution No. 2009-234
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 6th day of October 2009 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez, Thompson and
Cox
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Cheryl Cox, M or
ATTEST:
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Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
I, Donna R. Norris, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2009-234 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 6th day of October 2009.
Executed this 6th day of October 2009.
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Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk