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Meeting Date:	02/26/2024
Purchase for Sheriff's Office
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Joe Lopez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase one (1) MX908-C Handheld Mass Spectrometer Chemical Detection System, with a one (1) year warranty, 24/7 technical support, on-site training class, chemical training kit and sampling swabs for a total not to exceed $70,384.56 from Farrwest (HGAC Contract #EP11-20) to be utilized by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code; Sections 271.101, 271.102, Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Programs and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2748-3010-001-470000 (Capital Outlay – Operation Lone Star)]

Issue: Our nation is in the middle of a fentanyl epidemic where even a traffic stop can result in fentanyl poisoning for an officer. Banned substances need to be identified quickly, safely, and accurately to save lives and protect deputies.

Solution: Funding from the Operation Lone Star Grant for FY 2024 was awarded to Webb County for the purchase of a Handheld Mass Spectrometer Chemical Detection System for Gas/Vapor for the safety of Webb County law enforcement Officers.

Result: Proceed with the order of the approved purchase under the Operation Lone Star Grant. No impat to the General Fund.

Background:

N/A

Previous Court Action:

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	2748-3010-001-470000
Funding Source:	Capital Outlay
Balance:	625,438.00
Financial Impact:
2748-3010-001-470000 (Operation Lone Star-Sheriff Patrol-Administration-Capital Outlay) Available Budget: $625,438.00

Attachments
Mass Spectrometer
HGACBuy Contract
Emergency Preparedness & Safety Equipment
Brochure