STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Safety
AGENDA DATE: February 12, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Dallas Police Department
EXECUTIVE: Dominique Artis
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize the purchase of four Polaris Ranger XP1000 utility terrain vehicles for the Dallas Police Department with Safeware, Inc. through the OMNIA Partners cooperative agreement (Contract No. 4400008468) - Not to exceed $133,272.92 - Financing: 2023 Homeland Security-Urban Area Security Initiative 24-26 Fund
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BACKGROUND
This will allow for the purchase of four Polaris Ranger XP1000 utility terrain vehicles (UTV) which will provide the Patrol Bureau with advanced capabilities to respond to critical incidents for which a normal squad car or traditional vehicle would not perform as well.
The UTVs will be used in patrolling and responding to incidences which may require an emergency response in areas of the community that are difficult to access with typical police vehicles. This will allow for a greater ability to deter crime and promote community safety in these areas by being able to provide visible patrol and enforcement of the city ordinances and state laws.
The OMNIA Partners cooperative agreement is authorized by Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and Subchapter F, Chapter 271, Texas Local Government Code. Section 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code which authorizes a local government to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Program with another local government or a local cooperative organization.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
The Public Safety Committee will be briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on February 10, 2024.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
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2023 Homeland Security-Urban Area Security Initiative 24-26 Fund |
$133,272.92 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
M/WBE INFORMATION
In accordance with the City’s Business Inclusion and Development Policy adopted on September 23, 2020, by Resolution No. 20-1430, as amended, the M/WBE participation on this contract is as follows:
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Contract Amount |
Procurement Category |
M/WBE Goal |
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$133,272.92 |
Goods |
N/A |
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M/WBE Subcontracting % |
M/WBE Overall % |
M/WBE Overall Participation $ |
|
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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• The Business Inclusion and Development Policy does not apply to Cooperative Purchasing Agreements. |
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• Safeware, Inc. - Non-local; Workforce - 0.00% Local |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Method of Evaluation for Award Type:
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Cooperative Purchasing Agreement |
• Cooperative purchasing agreements enable the City to associate with State agencies, other local governments, or local cooperative organizations comprised of other state and local governments, to leverage market buying power and enable the City to purchase goods or services at lower prices |
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•The cooperative purchasing agreement is an alternative method of meeting the requirements for competitive bidding or competitive sealed proposals, not an exception from that requirement |
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
Safeware, Inc.
4403 Forbes Blvd.
Lanham, MD 20706
Daric Simons, Chief Executive Officer