HomeMy WebLinkAbout07. 21-562NOVEMBER 23, 2021 21-562 RESOLUTION
(CARRIED___6-0_____LOST________LAID OVER________WITHDRAWN________)
PURPOSE: APPROVE PURCHASE OF APEX OFFICER TRAINING
SIMULATOR TO GOVRED TECHNOLOGY, INC. FOR OSHKOSH
POLICE DEPARTMENT ($62,500.00)
INITIATED BY: PURCHASING DIVISION
WHEREAS, the Common Council previously approved waiving formal bidding
requirements for the purchase of a virtual reality officer training simulator system; and
WHEREAS, Police Department staff reviewed the available systems and has
concluded that the Apex Officer system best fit the operational and program needs for
the department; and
WHEREAS, GOVRED Technology, Inc. is the sole manufacturer and provider of
the Apex Officer system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the proper City officials are hereby authorized and directed pursuant to
Section 12-11 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code to purchase a virtual reality officer training
simulator system from:
GOVRED TECHNOLOGY, INC.
5006 Bond Street
Las Vegas, NV 89118
Total: $62,500.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City officials are hereby authorized
and directed to enter into an appropriate agreement for the purpose of same. Money for
this purpose is hereby appropriated from:
Acct. No. 02150211 6427 02105 Police Special Revenue Fund - Maintenance
Computer Software
City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Jon G. Urben, General Services Manager
DATE: November 16, 2021
RE: Approve Purchase of Apex Officer Training Simulator to Govred Technology, Inc. for
Oshkosh Police Department ($62,500.00)
BACKGROUND
At their November 9, 2021 meeting the Common Council approved waiving the purchasing
requirements of Section 12-10 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code as appropriate for staff to recommend a
virtual reality officer training simulator system that is best suited to the operational needs and budgetary
requirements of the City.
ANALYSIS
Police Department staff identified and researched four companies that specialize in virtual reality officer
training simulator systems including Axon Enterprises, Street Smarts VR Inc., Inveris Training Solutions
and Apex Officer. After an exhaustive review comparing key criteria among the systems, staff concluded
the Apex Officer system from GOVRED Technology, Inc. best fit the operational and program needs for
the department. Specifically, staff felt the Apex Officer system excelled in the quality of their graphics
and instructor ease of use/flexibility to set, change or control virtual reality environments including light
conditions, weather and noise. The Apex Officer system is a comprehensive solution designed to allow
trainers the ability to give presentations/classes, conduct interactive testing/assessment and provide
hands-on scenario-based exercises with detailed debriefing and review. Staff has confirmed Govred
Technology, Inc. is the sole manufacturer and provider of the Apex Officer system.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total fiscal impact for the Apex Officer Training Simulator from Govred Technology, Inc. is
$62,500.00. This purchase will be charged to A/N#: 02150211 6427 02105 (Police Special Revenue Fund-
Maintenance Computer Software). This project is 100% funded through donor funds.
RECOMMENDATION
Purchasing recommends the Common Council approve the purchase of an Apex Officer Training
Simulator and equipment for $62,500.00 from Govred Technology, Inc., 5006 Bond Street, Las Vegas, NV
89118. Please direct any questions on this purchase to Police Chief Dean Smith.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved:
Jon G. Urben, General Services Manager Mark A. Rohloff, City Manager