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Subject Motion
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$53,815.
Meeting April 18, 2023 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT
PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD -
Fiscal Impact true
Dollar Amount 53,815
Budget Source CIP
Category VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Type Action Item
The Fire Department is due to purchase new thermal imaging cameras (TIC) in 2023 and
the Capital Improvement Plan has budgeted $54,000 for this purchase. Prior to the 2019
TIC purchase, the Department used TIC from MSA. In 2019, the Tool and Equipment
Committee met and reviewed demonstrations of TIC from three companies - MSA, Bullard
and Scott. The Committee unanimously chose the Bullard QXT TIC based on performance
and durability. The Bullard QXT had excellent clarity, a more compact shape, a rugged
outer casing and required less space when mounted with its charger in vehicles. In addition
to better fireground performance, the Bullard camera was the least expensive of the three
models field tested. The Department purchased seven (7) Bullard QXT TIC in 2019 and the
existing MSA TIC were placed on reserve apparatus.
The Department has been operating with the Bullard QXT for over four (4) years
and it has performed well. Staff continues to be impressed with the operation,
durability, and service of this camera. The Tool Committee recommends
purchasing seven (7) additional units to replace the MSA models that were
purchased in 2014 and placed on reserve equipment in 2019. The seven (7) new
cameras will be placed on frontline apparatus and the current Bullard TIC will then
be moved to the reserve apparatus. This will standardize all our apparatus with
the same TIC. Staff anticipates the camera's life expectancy to be 8-10 years.
The purchase would be through the Dinges Fire Company which is the sole
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authorized Bullard distributor in the state of Illinois.
Alternatives
1. Approval of the Department's recommendation for purchase of seven (7)
Bullard Thermal Imaging Cameras (TIC) at a price not to exceed $53,815.
2. Action at discretion of the Village Board.
Staff Recommendation
Approval of the Department's recommendation for purchase of seven (7) Bullard
Thermal Imaging Cameras (TIC) at a price not to exceed $53,815 through the
Dinges Fire Company.
ATTACHMENTS:
Bullard Sole Source Letter.pdf
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TIC Image.jpg
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TIC 2.JPG
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2/23/2023
To Whom It May Concern,
According to the Distributor Agreement Contract between Bullard and Dinges Fire
Company, Dinges Fire Company is the sole authorized Bullard distributor for the state
of Illinois.
Therefore Dinges Fire Company is the exclusive Bullard distributor for the City of
Mount Prospect, IL
Kind Regards,
Mark Jetton
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Mark Jetton
Regional Sales Manager
Bullard 11898 Safety Way I Cynthiana,
KY 41031
Mobile: (312) 550-4823
Customer Service: 877 — BULLARD
(285-5273)
markjetton Ga/bullard.com
www.bullard.com
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