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April 14, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting
Title
23. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Apex Officer Virtual Reality Training Simulator from Ti Training Solutions in the Amount of $83,830. This simulator provides law enforcement training of randomized scenarios that includes use of force and de-escalation instruction. (Police)
Strategic Priority
Public Safety
Description

This is for the purchase of an apex officer virtual reality training simulator for the Savannah Police Department with Ti Training (Golden, CO) in the amount of $83,830.

 

The training simulator offers randomized law enforcement training scenarios that include the use of force and de-escalation. In addition, this purchase provides updated case law, de-briefing, and review at the conclusion of each exercise to identify areas of excellence or weakness. This includes a haptic training vest to simulate physical contact during the training exercise. The use of force training will generate scenarios focusing on the officer's primary firearms, rifles, shotguns, tasers, OC spray, batons, and flashlights.

 

This is a sole source because this technology is proprietary and patented due to the reconfigurable components in the screen design. 

Delivery: As needed.  Terms: Net 30 days. The vendor is:

S.S.         TI Training (Golden, CO)(D)                          $83,830

A pre-bid conference was not conducted as this is a sole-source procurement. (D) Indicates non-local, non-DBE business.

Recommendation

Approval

Contact
Roy Minter, Chief, Savannah Police Department
Financial Impact
Expenditure of $83,830 from Grant Fund.
Review Comments
Attachments
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Apex Officer Virtual Reality Training Simulator.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Apex Officer Virtual Reality Training Simulator.pdf
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