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August 27, 2020 City Council Meeting
Title
11. Authorize the City Manager to Procure a Rapid Deployment Kit (RDK) Detector from Ritz Safety, LLC in the Amount of $66,280.57 (Event No. 7962)
Strategic Priority
Public Safety
Description

Recommend approval to procure a Rapid Deployment Kit (RDK) detector from Ritz Safety, LLC in the amount of $66,280.57. The Fire Department will use the RDK in the event of an emergency to monitor hazmat hot zones and to set up a perimeter if needed.

The portable unit detects the release of toxic and radioactive substances and helps determine if a populated area needs to be vacated should a hazardous materials release occur.  This RDK will replace an older unit that is non-operable and no longer supported by the manufacturer.

Recommendation

Approval

Contact
Derik Minard, Chief of Fire Rescue
Financial Impact
Expenditure of $66,280.57 from the Grant Fund
Review Comments
Attachments
Exhibit 1: Purchasing Summary - RDK Detector Kit.pdf
Exhibit 2: Funding Verification - RDK Detector Kit.pdf
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