Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
5/21/2025 - 5:30 PM  
Category:
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATION, PLANNING AND OPERATIONS  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
13.4 VITA Detection USA Inc.  
District Goals:
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
resoultion RFB7419A Vita Detection.pdf
Resolution Vita Specs.pdf
Resolution RFB-7419A - Abstract - Completed.pdf
BOCS Worksheet VITA Detection.pdf
 
Rationale:
Vita Detection USA Inc.
Term: One time
Amount: $61,500
Bid No. RFB-7419A
Scope: Purchase X-Ray Security Baggage Scanners to support the security of the Yonkers Public Schools community by promoting the safety in our buildings for students, staff and visitors. Primarily used to detect weapons and other prohibited items in backpacks and other belongings.
 
Funding:
450.5141.100000.2021.B2520  
Resolution
WHEREAS bids were issued for public advertisement and opened on April 11, 2025 in compliance with General Municipal Law 103 for Bid No. RFB-7419A "Purchase of three (3) X-Ray Security Baggage Scanners" and

Whereas such bids were duly examined and as a result the administration has determined that VITA Detection USA Inc is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with a bid of $61,500.00

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to award Bid No. RFB-7419A "Purchase of three (3) X-Ray Security Baggage Scanners" to VITA Detection USA Inc. in an amount not to exceed $61,500. for a one-time purchase.
 
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Brian Schulder - Director of Safety & Security
Signed By:  
Dr. Frank Hernandez - Associate Superintendent
Signed By:  
Victor Martinez - Director of Purchasing
Signed By:  
Finance Department - Finance Reviewer
Signed By:  
Elizabeth Janocha - Deputy Commissioner
Signed By:  
Matthew Gallagher - Corporation Counsel
Signed By:  
Anibal Soler, Jr. - Superintendent of Schools
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Kevin Cacace Moved, Member Sheila Greenwald seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS bids were issued for public advertisement and opened on April 11, 2025 in compliance with General Municipal Law 103 for Bid No. RFB-7419A "Purchase of three (3) X-Ray Security Baggage Scanners" and

Whereas such bids were duly examined and as a result the administration has determined that VITA Detection USA Inc is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with a bid of $61,500.00

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to award Bid No. RFB-7419A "Purchase of three (3) X-Ray Security Baggage Scanners" to VITA Detection USA Inc. in an amount not to exceed $61,500. for a one-time purchase.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 6 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 6 - 0
   
Arz Raheem     Yes
Rosemarie Linton     Yes
Sheila Greenwald     Yes
Gail Burns     Yes
Kevin Cacace     Yes
Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio     Yes