AWARD OF CONTRACT 8412P FOR A JOINT MOBILE COMMAND UNIT

November 10, 2025 - 2 - Staff Report Origin A mobile command unit (MCU) is an emergency response vehicle equipped with advanced technology and communication systems that serve as a mobile hub for managing emergencies and large-scale events. It acts as a command and control center in the field, providing a workspace for personnel to coordinate responses, communicate with other units, and access critical data and systems from a single, mobile location. MCUs are used by law enforcement, fire departments, and other emergency services for a wide range of situations, including natural disasters, accidents, and planned public events. Richmond has deployed one MCU in its emergency response and management history. That unit was a multi-purpose mobile command unit managed by the Richmond RCMP. Historic examples of larger events in the City show the need for combined command and control teams to manage larger issues including; localized flood events, large area impacts, multi-victim emergencies and fires and emergencies with the potential for large-scale impact and the movement of evacuees. Recognizing this need and the excellent collaboration between the Richmond RCMP and RFR, Council provided direction to staff to undertake a procurement process for the purchase of a MCU to support and co-manage large emergency events and to provide support at planned public events such as the Steveston Canada Day Festival and Maritime Festival. This report provides a summary of the procurement process undertaken by staff and seeks approval to award Contract 8412P for one Mobile Command Unit to service the City to be operated jointly by the Richmond Detachment RCMP and Richmond Fire-Rescue (RFR). This report suppo1is Council's Strategic Plan 2022-2026 Focus Area #3 A Safe and Prepared Community: Community safety and preparedness through effective planning, strategic partnerships and proactive programs. 3.2 Leverage strategic partnerships and community-based approaches for comprehensive safety services. 3.3 Ensure the community is collectively prepared for emergencies and potential disasters. 2.1 Ensure civic infrastructure, assets and resources are effectively maintained and continue to meet the needs of the community as it grows. Key objectives of the procurement process were to confirm the following: • Enviromnent Capability - Ensure capacity to operate reliably across varied terrains and climates, including dense urban cores, rural zones, and during extreme weather events; • Personnel Safety - Enhance safety considerations of personnel during field operations; 8180535 CS - 35

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