HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - June 20, 2001 E-06CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Adopt resolution awarding the bid for one thermal imaging camera to
the low bidder, L N Curtis & Sons, Oakland ($20,532.50) (FD)
MEETING DATE: June 20, 2001
PREPARED BY: Michael Pretz, Fire Chief
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council adopt a resolution awarding the bid for the
purchase of one thermal imaging camera to the low bidder, L. N.
Curtis & Sons of Oakland in the amount of $20,532.50.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On May 16, 2001, the City Council authorized advertisement for bids
for one thermal imaging camera.
The following bids were received, and opened on June 6, 2001:
L N Curtis & Sons, Oakland $20,532.50
Allstar Fire Equipment, Hayward $21,199.50
Special T Fire Equipment, Santa Rosa $23,630.09
This thermal imaging camera will assist firefighters during rescue operations while performing interior
offensive fire attacks. The camera allows firefighters to see through dense smoke thus saving valuable
time to locate fire victims and to find the seat of the fire. The equipment will quickly pay for itself through
time savings, reduction of fire damage and potential for reduced injury to fire victims. The camera can be
utilized for overhaul of hidden fires, hazardous materials situations, search and rescue and electrical
emergencies. The thermal imaging camera provides invaluable safety to firefighter and potential major
life saving opportunities for the citizens of Lodi.
FUNDING: 2000-2001 Fire Department Operating Budget
Vicky hothie, Finance Direc or
MP/lh
Michael Pretz
Fire Chief
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APPROVED:
H. Dixon Flynn -- Cit Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-151
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AWARDING
THE BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE
THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA
WHEREAS, in answer to notice duly published in accordance with law and the
order of this City Council sealed bids were received and publicly opened on June 6,
2001, at 11:00 a.m. for one Thermal Imaging Camera, described in the specifications,
approved by the City Council on May 16, 2001; and
WHEREAS, said bids have been compared, checked, and tabulated and a report
thereof filed with the City Manager as follows:
Bidder Location Amount
L. N. Curtis & Sons Oakland $20,532.50
Allstar Fire Equipment Hayward $21,199.50
Special T Fire Equipment Santa Rosa $23,630.09
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends award of the bid for one Thermal
Imaging Camera to the lowest bidder, L. N. Curtis & Sons, of Oakland, California.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lodi City Council that the award
of the bid for one Thermal Imaging Camera, be and the same is hereby awarded to
L. N. Curtis & Sons, of Oakland, California, the lowest bidder, in the amount of
$20,532.50.
Dated: June 20, 2001
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2001-151 was passed and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held June 20, 2001, by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock, Howard, Land, Pennino and
Mayor Nakanishi
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
2001-151