2017-29726 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2017-29726
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING, AS A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE,
THE PURCHASE OF REFURBISHING SERVICES FOR TWO (2) SKYWATCH
TOWERS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-367(d) OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY
CODE, FOR THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT, FROM FLIR
SYSTEMS, INC., THE EXCLUSIVE MANUFACTURER AND SELLER FOR
SKYWATCH TOWERS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO
UTILIZE FLIR SYSTEMS, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $140,000.
WHEREAS, in January, 2012, the City of Miami Beach purchased two (2) SkyWatch
towers, including all related equipment, from FLIR Systems, Inc., under Government Services
Administration (GSA) Contract No. GS-07F-0117U; and
WHEREAS, the SkyWatch towers were purchased with the primary goals of enhancing
the Miami Beach Police Department's crime reduction capabilities, providing a constant police
presence in specific high-crime areas and increasing public safety through proactive means;
and
WHEREAS, the SkyWatch towers have, since their inception, achieved all the goals for
which they were purchased, and have also been highly reliable; and
WHEREAS, the SkyWatch towers have now been in service for five (5) years and
therefore require refurbishing and updating to ensure they continue to perform the functions for
which they were originally purchased; and
WHEREAS, FLIR Systems, Inc. was the original provider of the SkyWatch towers and
therefore has an intimate knowledge of their construction, operating systems, machinery,
software and other technical requirements; and
WHEREAS, this knowledge, in relation to these specific SkyWatch towers, is not
available elsewhere and, as the exclusive equipment manufacturer and seller of the SkyWatch
towers, FLIR Systems, Inc. is therefore the sole option for repair and refurbishment of this
product line; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends that the Mayor and City Commission of the
City of Miami Beach, Florida, approve, pursuant to Section 2-367(d) of the Miami Beach City
Code, the purchase of refurbishing services for two (2) Skywatch towers for the Miami Beach
Police Department, from FLIR Systems, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $140,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, hereby approve, as a sole source
purchase pursuant to Section 2-367(d) of the Miami Beach City Code, the purchase of
refurbishing services for two (2) SkyWatch towers from FLIR Systems, Inc., the exclusive
manufacturer and seller for SkyWatch towers, in an amount not to exceed $140,000.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 9 day of FEBRUARY, 2017.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: February 8, 2017
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING, AS A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE,
THE PURCHASE OF REFURBISHING SERVICES FOR TWO (2) SKYWATCH
TOWERS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-367(d) OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY
CODE, FOR THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT, FROM FLIR SYSTEMS,
INC., THE EXCLUSIVE MANUFACTURER AND SELLER FOR SKYWATCH
TOWERS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO UTILIZE FLIR
SYSTEMS, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $140,000.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
In January, 2012 the City of Miami Beach purchased two (2) SkyWatch towers from FLIR
Systems, Inc. The purchase was made under Government Services Administration (GSA)
Contract No. GS-07F-0117U. The towers were purchased in order to achieve the following
goals:
Enhancement of the Miami Beach Police Department's (MBPD's) crime reduction
capabilities.
Provision of a constant police presence in specific high-crime areas.
Increasing public safety through proactive means.
The SkyWatch towers have now been in service for approximately five (5) years and have
accomplished all the above goals. They have proved to be an excellent high-visibility and live
monitoring tool. They have also been highly reliable. However, due to their age, constant use
and also constant exposure to the elements (wind, sea air, rain etc.), the towers now require
refurbishment and updating.
As FLIR Systems, Inc. was the original provider of the SkyWatch towers, it has detailed and
unique knowledge of their construction, operating systems, machinery, software and other
technical requirements. This knowledge is not available elsewhere. As the exclusive equipment
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manufacturer and seller of the SkyWatch towers, and as further detailed in the two (2) FLIR
memos attached, FLIR Systems, Inc. is therefore the sole option for repair and refurbishment
of this product line. All repairs must be performed at an authorized service center using
recommended replacement parts to claim FLIR goods (product) warranty. Therefore, this item
seeks approval to procure refurbishing services from FLIR Systems, Inc., the exclusive
manufacturer and seller for Skywatch towers in the U.S.A..
City Manager's Recommendation
After considering the need to maintain operational and maintenance efficiencies of the
SkyWatch towers, I recommend that the Mayor and City Commission approve the Resolution
authorizing, pursuant to Section 2-367 (d) of the Miami Beach City Code, the purchase of
refurbishing services for two (2) SkyWatch towers from FLIR Systems, Inc., the exclusive
manufacturer and seller for SkyWatch towers, and authorizing the City Administration to utilize
FLIR Systems, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $140,000.
CONCLUSION
The refurbishment and updating of the SkyWatch towers will ensure they continue to enhance
public safety.
KEY INTENDED OUTCOMES SUPPORTED
Enhance Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The maximum total amount will be $140,000. This has been included within the current budget.
Amount 1 $116,000 Account 1 302-1110-000674-00-410-596-00-00-00-
60157
Amount 2 $24,000 Account 2 011-1150-000325-20-401-595-00-00-00
Total $140,000
Legislative Tracking
Police
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
❑ Reso-form approved
❑ FLIR memo 1
❑ FLIR memo 2
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OFLIR The World's Sixth Sense"
January 24, 2017
Memo
To: Lieutenant Steve Feldman/Miami Beach Police Department
From: Howard Schemer/FLIR
In Re: Sole Source Memo
Dear Lieutenant Feldman:
Please accept this letter as verification as Sole Source Original Equipment Manufacturer and seller of the
SkyWatch Tower here in the U.S.A. SkyWatch is an exclusive product line manufactured by FLIR
Detection, Incorporated, a division of FLIR Systems Inc.
In addition, the unit you have included a FLIR Ranger UC Defend IR Thermal Day PTZ Camera. This
camera is manufactured by our parent company, FLIR, Inc. All of the proprietary wiring as well
configuration was designed by FLIR Detection Inc.
The SkyWatch tower is a mobile, platform based surveillance tower that elevates to 25 feet and is
deployed by the DOD, Law Enforcement Agencies, US Customs and Border Protection for applications
that include: Emergency Response, Flight Line Protection, Perimeter and High Crime Surveillance,
Crowd Control, Special Events (i.e. Air Shows, VIP Protection, etc.), and more.
In order to distinguish the SkyWatch product within the market place, the following distinguishable Salient
Characteristics are listed below for the SkyWatch Two Person Frontier Model you are considering:
4FLIR
SkyWatch Frontier Two Man Model
Salient Characteristics
• Arched ascent and descent(non-scissor lift)system —
• 25 foot vantage point(eye level in cab)
• Ground level accessibility
• No tethering needed —stable in winds up to 40 mph; tethering points for higher velocities
• Dual hydraulic pump system
• Steel Cab
• Shore power or diesel generator power operation
• 90+ Gallon Fuel Tank (5 Day Run Time)
• Solar panel for drip charge to start battery
• References available throughout US Military, Law Enforcement Agencies, US Customs and
Border Protection, etc.
Other Important Considerations
• Deployed Width- Outriggers Set 16ft
• Tinted Windows
• Steel Outriggers
• Steel Trailer •
• Weight Capacity in cab 800 pounds
• Digital Wind Speed Meter
• 4 Roof Mounted Flood Lights
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• Electrical Outlets in Cab and Operational Compartment
• Climate Controlled (Heat&AC)
• 2 Swivel Chair
• One 12V outlet
• 5K Dual Axle 15" Single Wheel
• Hydraulic Cylinders—60" Stroke - 3.5 in
• Fail safe hydraulic system with electric and manual ascent and descent controls inside cab and in
operational compartment.
Company Relevant Experience
• Over 900 Units Deployed since 2002.
• Heavily Used By US Military, Law Enforcement Agencies, US Customs and Border Protection
• 20 Year Product Development History
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January 27, 2017
Memo
To: Lieutenant Steve Feldman/Miami Beach Police Department
From: Howard Schemer/FLIR
In Re: Sole Source Memo
Dear Lieutenant Feldman:
Per your request I am providing this additional information to support your sole source justification/award
of a purchase order to our company FLIR Systems for the refurbishment of two FLIR SkyWatchTM units
previously procured by your department from FLIR. FLIR Systems is the only provider of the services
capable of refurbishing the units to the full, original specifications because:
- The design of the SkyWatchTM units and product line are proprietary and owned by FLIR.
- FLIR is the only manufacturer and sole source of supply of SkyWatchTM units.
- Refurbishment of the units to the original specification require access to and use of design
drawings, specifications and other product knowledge which is proprietary to and owned by
FLIR. This knowledge is not currently shared with or available to other providers of
refurbishment services.
- The unit must be refurbished to original specifications by trained technician, assembly and
test personnel, only available at FLIR, to warranty the performance and workmanship of the
refurbished units.
The SkyWatch towers your presently own are a mobile, platform based surveillance tower that elevates to
25 feet and is deployed by the DOD, Law Enforcement Agencies, US Customs and Border Protection for
applications that include: Emergency Response, Flight Line Protection, Perimeter and High Crime
Surveillance, Crowd Control, Special Events (i.e.Air Shows, VIP Protection, etc.), and more.
In order to distinguish the SkyWatch product within the market place, the following distinguishable Salient
Characteristics are listed below for the SkyWatch Two Person Frontier Model you are considering:
4FLIR
SkyWatch Frontier Two Man Model
Salient Characteristics
• Arched ascent and descent(non-scissor lift) system —
• 25 foot vantage point (eye level in cab)
• Ground level accessibility
• No tethering needed —stable in winds up to 40 mph; tethering points for higher velocities
• Dual hydraulic pump system
• Steel Cab
• Shore power or diesel generator power operation
• 90+ Gallon Fuel Tank (5 Day Run Time)
• Solar panel for drip charge to start battery
• References available throughout US Military, Law Enforcement Agencies, US Customs and
Border Protection, etc.
Other Important Considerations
• Deployed Width- Outriggers Set 16ft
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• Tinted Windows OFLIR
• Steel Outriggers
• Steel Trailer
• Weight Capacity in cab 800 pounds
• Digital Wind Speed Meter
• 4 Roof Mounted Flood Lights
• Electrical Outlets in Cab and Operational Compartment
• Climate Controlled (Heat&AC)
• 2 Swivel Chair
• One 12V outlet
• 5K Dual Axle 15" Single Wheel
• Hydraulic Cylinders—60" Stroke - 3.5 in
• Fail safe hydraulic system with electric and manual ascent and descent controls inside cab and in
operational compartment.
Company Relevant Experience
• Over 900 Units Deployed since 2002.
• Heavily Used By US Military, Law Enforcement Agencies, US Customs and Border Protection
• 20 Year Product Development History
I hope the above information provides you what you and Miami Beach require to move forward with you
procurement of the refurbishment of your units. If you require anything further please do not hesitate to
call or email me.
Respectfully,
Howard Schemer
Director, SkyWatch Sales
FLIR Systems, Inc.
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