Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on December 23, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on December 24, 2024, authorizing the Award of RFP 0016-2024 and Authorizing a Contract with Inveris for the Renovation of the Gun Range - (renovation will cost $149,971.78 and be funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Budget Line A3120.458ARP); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE AWARD
OF RFP 0016-2024 AND AUTHORIZING A
CONTRACT WITH INVERIS FOR THE
RENOVATION OF THE GUN RANGE
Whereas, by letter dated December 10, 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety has requested legislation authorizing the award of a contract for RFP 0016-2024 to InVeris and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Inveris for the renovation of the Department of Public Safety’s Gun Range, in accordance with the specifications outlined, at a total cost of $149,971.78, which includes all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to complete the project; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is committed to ensuring the safety, preparedness, and training of its police officers in the proper handling and use of firearms; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety has identified a critical need to renovate the gun range located in the basement of the Mount Vernon Police Department Headquarters to provide officers with regular and consistent training opportunities, which are currently limited by shared use of the County’s Firearms Range with 45 other law enforcement agencies; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon issued Request for Proposals (RFP) 0016-2024 on August 20, 2024, for the renovation of the Department of Public Safety’s Gun Range, including the repair of the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system and the upgrade of critical materials and systems to ensure a safe and operational firearms training facility; and
Whereas, an Evaluation Committee composed of members of the Department of Public Safety reviewed and assessed proposals submitted in response to RFP 0016-2024, with a focus on cost-effectiveness, technical capability, and vendor reputation; and
Whereas, after careful review, InVeris was selected as the vendor that best meets the City’s needs based on its experience, reputation for quality service, and ability to meet the City's technical and operational requirements; and
Whereas, the contract with InVeris will have a total value of $149,971.78, inclusive of materials, products, and services necessary for the repair of the HVAC system, decontamination and removal of old equipment, cleaning and replacement of air ventilation filters, and the replacement of range traps, wall plates, rifle re-directive baffle, target holders, plate welds, mounts, computer systems, and associated electrical work, as well as lead remediation as required; and
Whereas, funding for this project will be provided through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Budget Line A3120.458ARP; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Ordinance is to authorize the City of Mount Vernon to award the contract for RFP 0016-2024 (Gun Range Renovation) to InVeris and to enter into an agreement with InVeris for the renovation of the gun range located in the basement of the Mount Vernon Police Department Headquarters.
Section 2. Authorization to Enter into Contract. The Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with InVeris for the renovation of the Department of Public Safety’s Gun Range, in accordance with the specifications outlined in RFP 0016-2024, at a total cost of $149,971.78, which includes all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to complete the project.
Section 3. Scope of Work. The scope of work to be completed by InVeris shall include but not be limited to the following key deliverables:
1. HVAC System Repair: Decontaminating and removing old HVAC equipment, cleaning air ventilation filters, and replacing all air ventilation filters.
2. Range Upgrades: Replacement of range traps, wall plates, rifle re-directive baffles, target holders, plate welds, and mounts.
3. Electrical and Technological Enhancements: Replacement and programming of the computer systems required to operate the range and any necessary electrical work to support these upgrades.
4. Lead Remediation: Implement lead remediation protocols to ensure compliance with safety and health standards.
Section 4. Funding. The Department of Public Safety’s Gun Range renovation will cost $149,971.78 and be funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Budget Line A3120.458ARP.
Section 5. Findings of Necessity. The City Council finds that renovating the Mount Vernon Police Department’s Gun Range is critical to public safety. Providing a functional and safe gun range for police officer training is essential for ensuring officer preparedness and the responsible handling of firearms.
Section 6. Contract Terms and Conditions. The contract with InVeris shall be subject to terms and conditions deemed appropriate by the City’s Legal Department. They shall comply with local, state, and federal procurement regulations. The Department of Public Safety shall be responsible for overseeing the contract deliverables.
Section 7. Severability. Suppose any provision of this Ordinance or its application is held invalid or unenforceable. In that case, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any other provisions or applications of this Ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable.
Section 8. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption and approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.