For City Council Meeting [May 12, 2020]
TO: Honorable City Council
APPROVAL: Rod Foster, City Manager
FROM: Mark P. Kling, Chief of Police
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Request City Council to Approve the Purchase of One Hundred Thirty (130) Advanced LE TraumaPAKs from High Threat Innovations, in the Amount of $45,535.00
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BACKGROUND
These Advanced LE TraumaPAKs s (LE TraumaPAK) contain tools that can be used to aid officers and the general public when significant or life-threatening injuries occur. The immediate accessibility of life saving medical equipment by officers to deploy in a critical event could mitigate the severity of injuries a person(s) may sustain.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION
Rialto Police officers are currently issued small medical kits as part of their safety equipment; however, the current kits fail in comparison to the LE TraumaPAKs. Staff has reviewed recent technical advances and design improvements that have been developed by various manufacturers. Staff has determined the LE TraumaPAK manufactured by High Threat Innovations, incorporates features/equipment that far exceed the currently issued medical kits and other kits available.
The LE TraumaPAK incorporates an advanced clip design for quick attachment to an officer’s belt, a lifesaving kit (shears/tourniquet/quick clot/bandages) and is able to securely carry additional rifle magazines. Additionally, the LE TraumaPAK is light and similar in size and weight to the currently issued medical kit but provides officers with access to more equipment. The quick clip design coupled with a thigh leg strap also allows for a more secure deployment. Our community was directly affected by the Inland Regional Center (IRC) mass shooting in 2015. The LE TraumaPAK is the all-inclusive lifesaving kit that could minimize casualties (officers and civilians) when deployed in critical calls and active shooter events. It could be the difference between life and death because of being readily available to first responders.
The goal of the police department is to outfit every officer with the LE TraumaPAK, therefore staff proposes purchasing and issuing the LE TraumaPAKs to all officers. High Threat Innovations has been recognized by the City as a sole source manufacturer of the LE TraumaPAK. Staff has worked with the Purchasing Department and determined this purchase request is acceptable as specified under Rialto Municipal Code 2.48.060 - Sole Source Provision.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
The proposed action does not meet the definition of a project as defined by Section 15378 California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). A “Project” means the whole of an action, which has a potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and excludes the following:
1) Continuing administrative or maintenance activities, such as purchases for supplies, personnel-related actions, general policy and procedure making
2) Organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or in direct physical changes in the environment.
GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
The City of Rialto has outlined key goals and objects relating to public safety. The proposed recommendations are consistent with meeting these objectives.
Goal 5-8: Provide effective and comprehensive policing services that meet the safety needs of Rialto.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed and supports this staff report.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Operating Budget Impact
Budget is available in FY17/18 COPS Annual Allocation Fund Account No. 214-500-6977-2021 for the LE TraumaPAKs from High Threat Innovations, for the purchase amount of $45,535.00.
Per Rialto Municipal Code Section: 2.48.145 a vendor disclosure form is attached.
Capital Improvement Budget Impact
This report does not impact the Capital Improvement Budget.
Licensing
This action does not trigger a requirement for a business license.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of one hundred thirty (130) Advanced LE TraumaPAKs s from High Threat Innovations, in the amount of $45,535.00.