Public Works Department LoJack Recovery System for Heavy Equipment & Rolling Stock June 24, 2014

Background History Of Loss Selection Criteria Why LoJack? Sole Source Selection Process Installation Process Recommendation Presentation Outline

Background Orange County is 5 th largest municipality in the State of Florida The operational responsibility of Public Works requires a large inventory of heavy equipment and rolling stock Public Works Heavy Equipment & Rolling Stock –1100 Pieces of equipment –Valued at $42 M

Background Examples of Heavy Equipment Dozer $200,000 Tri-axle Dump Truck $140,000

Background Front End Loader $125,000 Backhoe $125,000

Background Dump Truck (6 Wheel) $75,000 Bobcat $35,000

National statistics indicate equipment theft is highest in: –States with many active construction projects –States with international borders or access to major shipping ports Construction in suburban regions are at higher risk Florida ranks 3 rd in the nation for equipment theft History of Loss

Orange County has experienced an average equipment loss of $77 K per year over the last five year Public Works equipment remains at work site overnight for efficiency

History of Loss Equipment is subjected to vandalism and theft Public Works in recent months has experienced the theft of 3 pieces of equipment totaling $175 K

History of Loss Discussions on methods for securing equipment were held with County Administration and other affected Departments in March 2014 Staff discussed a number of options Public Works and the Procurement Division determined Lo Jack as most cost effective option

Selection Criteria Vehicles/Equipment in high demand Replacement Cost Ease of removal Ease of disposal Impacts on project workloads Selection Results 504 Pieces of equipment – Value: $25 M

Why LoJack? Over 90% recovery rate One time cost-$325/unit (No Monthly Fee) Local, National and International Coverage Supported by Orange County Sheriff and Orlando Police Department & other municipalities 20-year history of success No service fees Self powered

Why LoJack? More cost effective than a GPS tracker/device Works in places where GPS does not Ruggedized device for heavy equipment and large vehicles Non-detectable wires

Sole Source Selection Process Lo Jack Quote received March 2014 Procurement Division posted a Sole Source Statement to determine if any other recovery system providers available Inquiry Posted on May 21, 2014 Closed June 2, 2014 No Responses

Installation Process Public Works Two-Tier Approach First Tier: Heavy Equipment and Large Rolling Stock ‒ 328 Pieces of Equipment ‒ Cost: $106,600 Second Tier: Rolling Stock ‒ 176 Pieces of Equipment ‒ Cost: $57, pieces of equipment - Value $25 M Total cost of LoJack - $163,800

Recommendation Approval of Purchase Order M68503, Purchase of LoJack Units in the award amount of $163,800.

Public Works Department LoJack Recovery System for Heavy Equipment & Rolling Stock June 24, 2014