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Meeting Date:	07/24/2023
Purchase of Cameras from Turnkey Mobile Inc.
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Joe Lopez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to ratify the approval to purchase three (3) AXIS Q8752-E Zoom 30 FPS Outdoor PTZ Bi-spectral Cameras from Turn-Key Mobile, Inc. (OMNIA/National IPA Cooperative Contract No. 226017-02) for an amount not to exceed $62,442.00 for 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 #2475-3010-001-470000 (Sheriff - Operation Lone Star -Sheriff Patrol-Administration-Capital Outlay)]

Issue: The Sheriff’s Office is utilizing Operation Loan Star grant funds to purchase three outdoor PTZ cameras with capability to detect persons as far as 3 km with electronic image stabilization and thermal detection for border surveillance. Border security operations need the latest technology to combat drug and human trafficking, these cameras will enable the Sheriff’s Office to upgrade current surveillance technology in order to enhance public safety.

Solution: Due to grant deadlines, the Purchasing Agent approved the order using Operation Loan Star grant funds. Although vendor has a cooperative contract, it has always been the Purchasing Agent’s practice to bring all purchases under a cooperative contract exceeding $50,000.00 to Commissioners Court.

Result: Secure approval on ratification of grant purchase in order to meet OLS grant deadline and secure equipment due to limited availability of specialized camera equipment for border security.

Background:

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Previous Court Action:

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	2475-3010-001-470000
Funding Source:	Capital Outlay
Balance:	$253,437.47
Financial Impact:
2475-3010-001-470000 Capital Outlay Available Budget: $253,437.47

Attachments
Turnkey Quote