Title/Name/Summary
Use of Force Simulator - Purchase
History
RFP 16-005 was issued January 21, 2016 to solicit proposals for a Use of Force Simulator. Proposals for the simulator were received from Meggitt Training Systems, Inc. and Ti Training Corp. The proposal with the lowest price was Ti Training at a cost of $56,500.00.
The purchase and use of a Use of Force Simulator will meet the requirements outlined in the Police and Community Relations Improvement Act, signed into law in 2015, that mandates law enforcement officers must satisfactorily complete approved Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board scenario based training on an annual basis (Illinois Police Training Act (50 ILCS 705/7).
Staff recommends awarding this contract to Ti Training Corp. Ti Training Corp proposal provides additional items that include 3D scenarios and equipment to heighten the realism of the scenario. The Use of Force Simulator is the only system that has a partnership with TASER International, the manufacturer of the department’s issued controlled electrical weapon. Ti Training Corp clients include: the Boston Police Department, Chicago Police Department, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, New York Police Department and the Phoenix (AZ.) Police Department.
This agenda item is being considered by the Public Safety Committee and the Village Board of Trustees on the same night.
Financial Impact
The cost of the Use of Force Simulator is $56,500 (shipping included) and will be purchased with funds from the Federal Asset Forfeiture Account # 027-2900-460180.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the purchase of Ti Training Use of Force Simulator from Ti Training Corp. 14998 W. 6th Place Avenue., #500, Golden, Colorado 80401 at a cost not to exceed $56,500.00.