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Meeting Date:	05/22/2023
Award ITB 2023-005 Ballistic Shields for Webb County Sheriff's Office
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Joe Lopez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to award Invitation to Bid 2023-005 Ballistic Shields for Webb County Sheriff to the lowest and best bid for the purchase of ballistic shields to be utilized by the Webb County Sheriff's Office for an amount not to exceed $285,740.00 from CCF Tactical, LLC., and any other matters incident thereto [2745-3010-001-470000 (Ballistic Shield Program 4582901-Sheriff Patrol-Administration-Capital Outlay)]

Issue: Current threats to schools and locations where public gatherings bring large amounts of people together require special and specific threat mitigation tools made and rated for rifle caliber assaults. More rifle rated shields are needed to cover the county effectively. On March 13th, 2023, Commissioners Court authorized the Purchasing Agent to advertise for formal bids. Multiple bids were submitted and reviewed to determine best value bid.

Solution: Consideration to approve the award to the lowest and best bid submitted by CCF Tactical, LLC. The Webb County Sheriff’s Office reviewed all bids and this bid is the best in value and meets all requirements for the ballistic shields they require for law enforcement tactical operations.

Result: Proceed with the Order and meet grant deadlines for completion of approved purchase under the Ballistic Shield Grant.

Background:

On 02/13/2023, item 12b., the Webb County Commissioners Court approved the acceptance of a Bullet Resistant Shield Grant Award from the Office of the Governor Public Safety Office (PSO) Criminal Justice Division (CJD) in the amount of $285, 989 for ballistic shields for the Sheriff's Office sworn peace officers as developed prepared written and submitted by The Webb County Sheriff's Office Grant Writer.

Previous Court Action:

On 03/13/2023, item 13b., the Webb County Commissioners authorized the Purchasing Agent to solicit formal competitive bids for this purchase.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	2745-3010-001-470000
Funding Source:	Capital Outlay
Balance:	$285,989.00
Financial Impact:
2745-3010-001-470000 Capital Outlay Available Balance: $285,989.00