With the growing threat of terrorism it is imperative that the Bomb Squad be able to identify and mitigate any potential chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear devices that may pose a threat to the public as well as the Bomb Squad.
With the purchase of Hazmat sensors and CBRNE accessories for the Talon Robot, the Bomb Squad and the Hazmat Team will be able to identify potential hazards without sending individuals into the “hot zone” which could be potentially life threatening to those first responders.
Waiving the Request for Proposal process and purchasing the accessories from QinetiQ North America is being requested since the Talon Robot used by the Bomb Squad was manufactured by QinetiQ. Compatibility and training issues would exist if the accessories were purchased from a different manufacturer.
County Counsel has reviewed and approved the Resolution as to form.
This purchase aligns with the Shared Vision 2025 outcome of a Collaborative Community by the collaboration of fire, law, and environmental agencies sharing resources that enhance the ability to prevent, deter, respond, and recover from threats and incidents of terrorism thereby ensuring the safety of the public and first responders.
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