PILLAR: Safe
AGENDA DATE: November 12, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Dallas Police Department
PRIORITY: Government Efficiency
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SUBJECT
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Authorize an acquisition contract for the purchase of equipment, parts, and labor to install public safety equipment on the new Airbus H125 helicopter for the Dallas Police Department with Helicopter Services, Inc. through procurement by the General Services Administration Cooperative Purchasing Program - Not to exceed $3,371,193.00 - Financing: 2025 Master Lease-Equipment Fund ($3,058,901.00) and Confiscated Monies-Federal-Dept. of Treasury Fund ($312,292.00)
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BACKGROUND
This acquisition contract will provide equipment, parts, and labor necessary to outfit the Dallas Police Department's (DPD) new Airbus H125 helicopter with public safety technology essential for law enforcement operations. The upfit will ensure the aircraft is fully mission-ready and interoperable with the City's existing fleet, supporting DPD's day-to-day aerial response across patrol, surveillance, and tactical operations.
The equipment installed through this contract includes, but is not limited to, an upgraded digital camera system, video camera recorder, mapping system, tactical radio integration, and related mounting and cabling components. These enhancements are critical to maintaining real-time situational awareness, supporting ground units, and ensuring the helicopter can perform effectively in high-demand environments. The selected configuration aligns with the operational standards of DPD's Helicopter Unit and reflects best practices in law enforcement aviation.
This upfit supports the City's broader investment in public safety infrastructure and complements the recent purchase of the Airbus H125 aircraft. Together, these actions strengthen DPD's ability to provide uninterrupted aerial coverage, improve officer safety, and enhance response capabilitie...
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