Title
Resolution Determining Marine Sonic Technology to be the Only Source Practicably Available from which to Procure the Sea Scan Arc Explorer System and Authorizing the Negotiation and Execution of a Purchase Contract with Marine Sonic Technology as "Sole Source"
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
The Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Fiscal Year 2017 Hampton Roads Urban Area Security Initiative (HRUASI) CFDA 97.067 Grant Program has awarded Hampton Division of Fire & Rescue a grant in the amount of $49,000 with no match from Hampton Division of Fire & Rescue. City Council approved and appropriated the grant (File Number 18-0066) on February 14, 2018. The purpose of this grant is to purchase one towed side scan sonar device for the Marine Emergency Response Team. Marine Sonic Technology, Ltd. in Yorktown, Virginia is the patent holder and sole source to purchase the Sea Scan Arc Explorer System.
Discussion:
Newport News Fire Department has the only other side scan sonar device on the Peninsula. The City of Hampton and its citizens reside on the bay/harbor; this device will support waterborne search and recovery missions conducted by regional Law Enforcement and Fire & Rescue Divisions. It will provide high quality imagery in supporting improvised explosive device detection, search and rescue, post disaster recovery, and port resiliency mission support covered under the regional Marine Incident Response Team (MIRT) response agreement by local public safety agencies. The device will provide a measure of safety for Hampton's citizens and visitors.
There is no financial match; the grant covers 100% of the cost of the device.
Impact:
The City of Hampton, Virginia and many of its citizens reside in communities beside the bay and harbor. This device will help the City of Hampton Public Safety Department protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism and other catastrophic events.
Recommendation:
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