STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: January 26, 2022
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Elizabeth Reich
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Authorize the purchase of (1) portable vehicle barricade systems with Security 20/20, Inc dba Security Pro USA through the General Service Administration cooperative agreement in the amount of $243,250; and (2) four custom built trailers to transport the vehicle barricade systems in the amount of $152,180 for the Police Department - Security 20/20, Inc dba Security Pro USA, sole source - Total not to exceed $395,430 - Financing: 2020 Homeland Security-Urban Area Security Initiative 20-22 Fund
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BACKGROUND
This purchase will provide the Police Department with portable vehicle barricading systems and four custom built trailers to transport the barricade system. This system is an easy-to-deploy barricade system to stop or minimize the effect of a vehicle ramming during a special event. This system is the only portable vehicle and truck barrier solution manufactured under ISO9001 standards. Each section of the system weighs under 55 pounds, is foldable, and easy to store. The interlocking sections allow for a greater number of applications when establishing protective barriers between people and buildings from vehicle attacks. The system has received the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY ACT Designation. This action includes a purchase of four custom built trailers to transport the portable vehicle barricading systems.
The General Services Administration 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 cooperativ...
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