For City Council Meeting March 24, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Tanya Williams, City Manager
AUTHOR: Mark P. Kling, Chief of Police
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Request City Council to Approve: (1) The Purchase of Sixty-Eight (68) Tiffin Airflow Sentinel Wardrobe Lockers to Include Installation from Smart Space Solutions in the Amount of $255,403.17; and (2) Authorize the City Manager, or Designee, to Execute any, and all, Documents.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
(1) Approve the purchase of sixty-eight (68) Tiffin Airflow Sentinel Wardrobe lockers from Smart Space Solutions in the Amount of $255,403.17; and
(2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents.
BACKGROUND
The City of Rialto is finalizing construction of its new police station, which was publicly advertised through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process and awarded to Griffin Swinerton. As part of the overall scope of that contract, the locker room facility build-out was subcontracted by Griffin Swinerton to Smart Space Solutions. The facility was designed to meet the operational needs of sworn and professional staff personnel, and as part of the original build-out, Tiffin Airflow Sentinel Wardrobe Lockers were selected and installed based on their heavy-duty construction, proprietary ventilation system, and public safety-specific configuration.
The locker room has already been outfitted with Tiffin Airflow Sentinel Wardrobe Lockers under the original RFP awarded to Griffin Swinerton, through its subcontractor Smart Space Solutions. Due to increased staffing levels and operational requirements, additional lockers are now required to complete the facility.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION
Tiffin Airflow Sentinel Wardrobe Lockers are engineered to promote continuous airflow, allowing uniforms, footwear, and gear exposed to field conditions to properly dry and ventilate. Each unit includes a dedicated body armor compartment, ...
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