HomeMy WebLinkAboutFS 2015-07-07 Item 2B - Purchase - Thermal Imaging CamerasTO:
City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Mayor Haggerton
Finance and Safety Committee
FROM: Chris Flores, Interim Fire Chief
DATE: June 24, 2015
SUBJECT: FD Purchase of Thermal Imaging Cameras
ISSUE
The department administration is asking City Council to approve the purchase of replacement
thermal imaging cameras (TIC's).
BACKGROUND
All department thermal imaging cameras are scheduled to be replaced in 2015. The expenditure
was included in the 2015 -2016 departmental biennial budget request, and approved by Tukwila
City Council. Funding can be found in Account Number 000.11.522.200.35.00, on page 195 of
the City 2015 -2016 Biennial Budget. These units replace existing inventory, whose service lives
span technological changes over three plus decades. A team was assigned to research and
make a recommendation regarding the unit to be purchased. The chosen unit not only tied for
the highest assessment score, but is available at the most competitive pricing.
DISCUSSION
The City /Department can take advantage of discounted pricing and equipment bonuses by
ordering and purchasing this equipment prior to the expiration of the attached existing current
quote.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The financial impact is $62,578.10. The amount budgeted for this expenditure is $72,000.00.
The funding source is City /Department General Fund.
RECOMMENDATION
The Council is being asked to approve the proposal and consider this item at the July 20, 2015
Regular Meeting Consent Agenda.
ATTACHMENTS
Current Quote for equipment
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Unifire, Inc.
3924 E. Trent Ave.
Spokane, WA 99202
Quote To:
Joel Perry
Tukwila Fire Dist. #54
1237 S. 144 St.
Tukwila, WA 98168
206- 849 -1298
oelp00 @yahoo.com
Toll -Free: 1- 800 - 745 -3282
Phone: 971 - 269 -4226
Fax: 509 - 535 -9064
www.unifireusa.com
Quote
Date
Quote #
6/17/2015
10065D2JS
Quote By: Jerry Springer
Item
Description
Qty
MSP
Your Cost Ea.
Ext. Cost
Your " Cost, Without Trade'-in
$ -
< -55
K -55 320X240 Thermal Camera Kit*
11
$5,495.00
$ 4,595.00
$ 50,545.00
r198322
Truck Charger
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$795.00
$ 595.00
$ 6,545.00
$ -
*Kit Includes: Hard Case, Thermal Imaging
Camera (TIC), (2) Li -Ion Batteries, Tabletop
Charger w /Power Supply, USB Cable,
Retractable Lanyard, Neck Strap, Tripod
Adapter (UNC 1/4 " -20), FLIR Tools Software
(scratch card), Documents
Comments
Subtotal $ 57,090.00
ALL PRICES F.O.B. SPOKANE, WA 99202, CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL SHIPPING AND HANDLING
:,HARGES.
' *ALL PRICES IN UNITED STATES DOLLARS.
'* *PRICES QUOTED, GOOD FOR 45 DAYS FROM
3/17/2015.
Shipping $ 350.00
Sales Tax % 9% $ 5,138.10
Total $62,578.10
1- 800 - 745 -3282
www.unifireusa.com Fax: 509 - 535 -9064
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