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Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Three (3) Year Agreement with Best Technology Systems, Inc. for Maintenance of the Indoor Shooting Range at the Haynes/Lacewell Public Safety Training Facility [WPD Budget Impact $145,810]
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LEGISLATIVE INTENT/PURPOSE:
WHEREAS, this resolution authorizes the City Manager to enter into a three (3) year agreement with Best Technology Systems, Inc. ("Best") for the maintenance of the shooting range used by the Wilmington Police Department ("WPD"); and,
WHEREAS, these services include maintenance of the bullet trap and cleaning lead contaminated surfaces of the shooting range, removal of hazardous waste, and providing and replacing filters for the ventilation system; and,
WHEREAS, this contract is to keep the City in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") Lead Standard (29 CFR 1910.1025) requirements and North Carolina Department of Environment Quality ("DEQ") regulations that apply to firing ranges and protection of personnel; and,
WHEREAS, Best is the only company in the United States that is authorized to perform maintenance, preventative maintenance, alteration, repair, and recertification on the bullet traps that the WPD utilizes; and,
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statutes ?143-129(e)(6)(ii) provides an exception to the public bidding requirements when there is only one source available for the purchase; and,
WHEREAS, the total estimated amount of the contract is $145,810, with annual amounts as follows: FY25 $40,640, FY26 $51,790, and FY27 $53,380; and,
WHEREAS, the funding for FY25 and all subsequent years are contingent upon approval of the annual budgets.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
THAT, Best Technology Systems, Inc. is the sole source vendor for the maintenance and service of the bullet traps and lead contaminated work areas at WPD's indoor firing range.
THAT, the City Manager is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute a three (3) year agr...
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