Agmt13 Marine Exchange of the San Francisco Bay Region (SFMX) as Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) Fiduciary Agent and Direct Grantee

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IJ#35-Waterside MDA-IED-CBRNE Prevention - IJ.docx $$� (PSGP FY 08) II. Strategic and Program Priorities . .- . . . . •• - a- Narrative •. • • Not to exceed 1 a e - + • • Provide a succinct statement summarizin this Investment - o s The City of Redwood City Fire Department was awarded funds in PSGP10 to implement the following project: 'The purpose of this investment is to enhance local and regional capabilities to prevent and respond to waterborne acts of terrorism, other maritime threats,and natural and environmental disasters within the jurisdiction of the Port of Redwood City and throughout the San Francisco Bay region. This will be accomplished through the acquisition of a Fire/CBRNE response watercraft(Metalcraft Marine Firestorm 36,or equivalent,that meets or exceeds standards:NFPA 1925 for pumping,OSHA Db rating,46 CFR,USCG interior flame retardant rating, American Boating and Yachting Council/American Bureau of Shipping Welding standards. This investment lo includes procurement of necessary safety/security/CBRNE equipment that will be stowed on board the vessel and utilized by operating personnel. The outcome of this investment will be the ability to provide rapid waterborne emergency medical service, search and rescue, hazmat (WMDJ mitigation, detection, decontamination, fire suppression, communications, command capabilities,and logistical support. The investment will provide multiple mitigation functions for incidents that are inaccessible to land units within the region. This investment will provide critical CBRNE protection for the Port of Redwood City, the City of Redwood City, San Mateo County, and other areas within the Bay Region on an as-needed basis. The capabilities built through this investment will coordinate Local, Regional, State, and Federal plans and policies to increase our operational readiness for the San Francisco Bay Region in support of the South eay area with the Sector San Francisco Are Maritime Security Plan." The vessel is currently under construction and expected to be delivered to the City of Redwood City Fire Department in June or July 2013. This investment justification is for additional,mission critical equipment (fire hoses, nozzles,flashlights, international shore connection, dry suits, lifelines,fire extinguishers, etc.) that will be stowed on the vessel and utilized by the vessel crew while underway and involved in operations. A formal quotation for the equipment is attached for reference. 'WARNING:THIS RECORD WHEN FILLED OUT CONTAINS SENSITIVE SECURITY INFORMATION THAT IS COMROLLED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF 49 CFR 1520.NO PAF2T OF THIS RECARD MAY BE DISCLOSED TO PERSONS WITHOUT A Page 3 of 8 'NEED TO KNOW"AS DEFINED IN 49 CFR PART 1520,EXCEPT WITH THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.UNAUTHORIZED RELEASE MAY RESULT IN CIVIL PENALTY OR OTHER ACTION.FOR U.S.GOVERNMENT AGENCIES,PUBLIC DISCLOSURE IS GOVERNED BY 5 U.S.C.552 AND 49 CFR PART 1520."