TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Wendi Agans for Oscar Ortiz, Sheriff-Coroner
REPORT BY: Rollie Soria, Staff Services Analyst II
SUBJECT: Capital Asset Revision: ReconRobotics Throwbot 2
RECOMMENDATION
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Sheriff requests approval of the following actions for purchase of a replacement robot:
1. Establish of the Schedule of Approved Capital Assets in the Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 to purchase a ReconRobotics Throwbot 2 in the amount of $17,370 in lieu of an Agilemesh Sentinel Camera for $20,000; and
2. A waiver of competitive bidding requirements and sole source award to ReconRobotics of Edina, Minnesota for purchase of a ReconRobotics Throwbot 2 in the amount of $17,370 pursuant to County Ordinance ? 2.36.090.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Approval of today's actions will allow the Sheriff's Office to establish the Schedule of Approved Capital Assets in the Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 to purchase a replacement robot (ReconRobotics Throwbot 2) for the Sheriff's Office Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team in lieu of an Agilemesh Sentinel Camera. The SWAT Team purchased a ReconRobotics Throwbot XT in 2015, which recently became non-operational and too costly to repair.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
Sheriff's Operations Budget (Fund 1000, Org 1360000, Obj 55400)
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
Sheriff's Office purchased a robot (ReconRobotics Throwbot) in 2015 for the SWAT Team. It has recently become unserviceable and due to its outdated electronics, is too costly to repair. Therefore, the purchase of a new robot (Throwbot 2) is recommended.
Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fiscal impact:
Any future fiscal impact will be budgeted accordingly.
Consequences if not approved:
If not approved, Sheriff's Office will be unable to make this purchase according to County Purchasing Policy.
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