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 rifles and accessories to be utilized by the Tactical Investigations Group for the Police Department with Rules of Engagement, Tactical, LLC through The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) agreement - Not to exceed $150,218.25 - Financing: Confiscated Monies-Federal Department of Treasury Fund
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BACKGROUND
This will allow for the purchase of rifles and accessories, to be utilized by the Tactical Investigations Group for the Police Department. Which to include such items as FN-15 rifles, optics, risers, lights, mounts, switches, magazines, and slings for the Tactical Investigations Group for the Police Department. The rifles will replace the aging inventory of current rifles maintained by the Tactical Investigations Group. The Tactical Investigations Group consists of the Special Investigations Division, Fugitive Unit, and Gang Unit. The Group's current rifles are reaching the end of their serviceability. Ensuring all equipment is in working order is essential to protect the public and provide safety for everyone within the City.
The old inventory will be offered to the Dallas Police Firearms Training Center to be used for spare parts. Inventory deemed unserviceable will be destroyed in accordance with Department policy and law.
The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) 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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