To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Bryan Weimer, Director, Public Works and Development
Prepared By:
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Katie Curtis, Finance and Administration Manager, Public Works and Development
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Presenter: Katie Curtis, Finance and Administration Manager, Public Works and Development
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Subject:
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1:00 PM *Select Source Waiver for Teledyne FLIR GX320 Camera
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Purpose and Request:
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Public Works and Development requests BOCC approval for a Select Source Waiver for the purchase of the Teledyne FLIR GX320 Optical Gas Imaging Camera. This purchase exceeds the $100,000 authorization the Purchasing Manager has for sole approval.
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Background and Discussion: Public Works and Development was approved during the 2025
budget period to establish a new Oil and Gas Inspections Program (BP #7223). This budget package included the purchase of a Teledyne FLIR GX320 Optical Gas Imaging Camera. This camera is designed to detect hydrocarbons, methane, and other Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions from multiple stages of the oil and gas supply chain. This camera can measure leak type and severity inside the camera. A fixed asset number (303886) was assigned to this camera with Budget Package #7223 for 2025.
This camera is OOOOa certified meaning it complies with the EPA’s New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) Subpart OOOOa, which regulates methane and VOC emissions from newly constructed, modified, or rebuilt sources, indicating that they adhere to certain emission criteria for reducing air pollution from oil and gas activities, especially with relation to leak detection and repair techniques. This camera is also ATEX (Atmospheres Explosives) compliant meaning that the product has been tested and approved to be safe to use in potentially explosive environments. Explosive environments are mixtures of flammable substances (gases, mists, vapors, or combustible dust), air, and an ignition source. Teledyne FLIR is the sole source for Teledyne FLIR’s Cooled Optical Gas Imaging cameras in the United States, there are no authorized distributors for this product line. This will be a one-time purchase with no ongoing costs.
Fiscal Impact: This purchase was approved during the 2025 budget period and has already been planned and budgeted with our current funds.
Alignment with Strategic Plan:
☐Be fiscally sustainable
☒Provide essential and mandated service
☒Be community focused