Law Enforcement Interactive Training Simulator System

The East Palo Alto Police Department is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced vendors interested in and able to provide an interactive training simulator suite including installation services, and maintenance, that will allow for the training of our employees and community partners.

The Police Department intends to award a Contract to Purchase to the firm selected as the most responsible bidder whose application conforms to the RFP and meets the City of East Palo Alto requirements.

· The City of East Palo Alto, incorporated in 1983, is the newest city in San Mateo County with a population of approximately 28,500 people. East Palo Alto is one of California’s most vibrant and diverse communities located in the San Francisco Peninsula and nestled within the heart of Silicon Valley. East Palo Alto is centrally located for international travel and is a central location to major neighboring tech companies and employers. Priding itself on its unique and multi-cultural community, East Palo Alto consists of youthful, diverse, and hard- working individuals.

· The City of East Palo Alto operates under a Council/Manager form of government. Its mission is to provide responsive, respectful, and efficient public services to enhance the quality of life and safety for its multi-cultural community. The City fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends on June 30. City Hall is located at 2415 University Avenue., East Palo Alto, CA 94303.

· The City has approximately 110 full-time equivalent employees. FY 2023-24 budgeted revenues total approximately $55 million; of which approximately $30 million is General Fund revenue. The City maintains 35 separate funds, and provides police, public works, maintenance, community development, affordable housing, and limited community program services. Water and solid waste utilities service, public safety dispatch, vehicle-related ticket processing, information technology, and animal control services are provided through contractual agreements with other governmental or private entities