HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 01262010 - C.30RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, to execute a purchase order, on behalf of the Sheriff-Coroner,
with Night Flight Concepts, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $148,175 for aviation night vision goggle equipment and
associated aircraft modifications.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No Net County Costs: 100% of the equipment cost is included in the 2007 Port Security grant funded by the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security. (CFDA #97.056)
BACKGROUND:
On September 11, 2007 (Item C.99), the Board of Supervisors authorized the Sheriff-Coroner to apply for and accept
the 2007 Port Security Grant. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security awarded the 2007 Port Security Grant to
the Office of the Sheriff for the provision of a combined security deterrence and response capability in the water, air,
and land, in cooperation with the U.S. Coast Guard, allied agencies and industry. A key element of the grant was the
funding of
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 01/26/2010 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES 5 NOES ____
ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
Contact: Eileen Devlin, (925)
335-1557
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of
the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: January 26, 2010
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C.30
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Warren Rupf, Sheriff-Coroner
Date:January 26, 2010
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Purchase of Night Vision Goggle Equipment and Related Aircraft Modifications
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
equipment to enhance security deterrence capabilities established with the 2006 Port Security Grant. The 2007 grant
specified the purchase of aviation night vision equipment and related aircraft modifications to detect, deter and
prevent threats to critical infrastructure in the region.
The purchase of the equipment will meet the specifications of the grant, will meet the grant goals, and will provide a
critical homeland security tool for the region. This equipment will provide the Sheriff’s Air Support Unit with the
ability to locate threats at night and enhance the security of the critical infrastructure in the Bay and Delta region. In
accordance with grant regulations, the Office of the Sheriff awarded the bid to Night Flight Concepts Inc. upon
completion of the competitive bidding process.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Negative action on this request will result in the loss of Federal funding designed to significantly increase the safety
and security of persons and property within Contra Costa County.