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A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the Police Department to purchase training simulator equipment from Virtra Inc., as a “Special Procurements/Bid Waivers,” pursuant to Section 2-691 of the City’s Procurement Code.
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The Police Department has determined a need exists for firearm and driving simulator equipment to provide continuous and progressive training for police officers that ensure the safety of residents and employees.
The Department’s Training Section conducted extensive market research of the available options in the industry for the desired equipment. From that research, it was determined that a review of firearm simulators and driving simulators from three separate companies would be conducted. A comparison of the features of each product was documented to assist with determining that the Virtra Inc. simulators should be selected based on that fact that they include features that far exceeded other companies, as well as a broad training library that cannot be compared. The Virtra Inc. firearm simulator system provides an intense, immersive training environment that is designed to teach, test, and sustain trainees and seasoned officers’ knowledge and skills. The Virtra Inc. driving simulator system provides a multi-screen and realistic motion-based platform that not only teaches defensive, emergency, pursuit, and driving tactics in a risk-free environment, but translates training into real-world survival skills.
Virtra Inc. simulators are best suited to the Department’s training needs and the best option to expand and improve the training of police officers. The purchase of this specific equipment will drive the purchase of additional supplemental equipment and service needs as the training program expands and continues. The initial cost for this equipment is approximately $500,000.00.
Under Section 2-691 of the Procurement Code, entitled “Special Procurements/Bid Waivers,” a special procurement ...
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