Resolution - Lubbock Fire Rescue: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Purchase Order 10026011, with Smiths Detection, for the acquisition of a HazMatID Elite, an identifier of solid and liquid chemicals, for the Lubbock HazMat team.
Item Summary
This is a purchase for a handheld HazMatID Elite, an identifier of solid and liquid chemicals. Using advanced infrared technology, this device is capable of identifying chemical warfare agents, explosives, toxic industrial chemicals, narcotics, suspicious powders, among other dangerous chemicals. Analysis of such agents can be performed in as little as one minute. This equipment is to be assigned to and deployed by Lubbock HazMat team members in emergency operations where such environments warrant.
The purchase valued at $69,319.02 is from Smiths Detection of Edgewood Maryland, GSA Contract GS-07F-081DA.
Fiscal Impact
The Texas Homeland Security Grant Division of the Governor's Office eGrant Award 4015401 in the amount of $68,516.33, will fund a portion of the purchase, with the remaining balance of $802.69 funded in the Lubbock Fire Rescue FY 2022-23 Operating Budget.