STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: August 9, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the purchase of ten white phosphorous night vision goggles for the Police Department with SAFEWARE, Inc. through the OMNIA Partners cooperative agreement - Not to exceed $148,791.54 - Financing: 2022 Homeland Security-Urban Area Security Initiative 23-25 Fund
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BACKGROUND
This will allow for the purchase of ten sets of white phosphorous night vision goggles which will provide clarity of vision in low light environments for pilots operating helicopters over critical incidents and while inspecting critical infrastructures during the hours of darkness for the Police Department. Thus, allowing the users to function without the use of artificial light which enhances their safety and those that they are supporting.
This purchase will allow each pilot to have a set assigned to him/her. Each pilot having a set of goggles assigned to them allows them to adjust the goggles to the pilots' specific settings and sizing. Assigning the sets also holds the individual pilots responsible for maintaining their assigned goggles. Pilots are trained in the use of night vision goggles and share two sets that are cycled around in an as needed basis. After the purchase of the ten new sets, the existing two sets will be kept in stock as backups or spares.
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.
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