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18. AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR THE 2009 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM PROJECT, MARICOPA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE BOMB SQUAD ROBOT Approve the Agreement with the Arizona Department of Homeland Security for the 2009 Homeland Security Grant Program, MCSO Bomb Squad Robot (Project # 555208-04) and acceptance of up to $229,316. The term of the agreement is October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010. Also, approve an exception to the Technology Finance Program (TFP) for the one-time purchase of two different robots and robotic equipment upgrades for an existing ANDROS robot. Approval of this item will generate requests for sole source action due to the highly specialized nature of the equipment. The Sheriff’s Office indirect cost rate for FY2010 is 16.6% ($38,066.46). This is a capital equipment purchase, valued at $229,316 and there are no indirect costs associated with this funding. (C-50-10-048-G-00)