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Meeting Date:	07/24/2023
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 authorize the purchase of twenty (20) ballistic Shields from Body Armor Outlet, LLC., (Cooperative Contract #PSE01: Public Safety Equipment) to be utilized by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office in an amount not to exceed $79,081.60 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 #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. Recently, the Webb County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) requested a no cost amendment to the Ballistic Shield Grant Program. The low bid previously awarded left substantial savings in the grant allowing the WCSO to request the use of remaining funds to purchase an additional twenty (20) ballistic shields.

Solution: Consideration to authorize the purchase of additional ballistic shields for law enforcement use. The Purchasing Agent is recommending the use of vendor's cooperative contract in order to meet the competitive bidding requirements of the State and to further meet the deadlines of grant close out and lead time on production of shields.

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

Background:

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Previous Court Action:

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	2745-3010-001-470000
Funding Source:	Capital Outlay
Balance:	$80,339.40
Financial Impact:
2745-3010-001-470000 Capital Outlay Balance: $80,339.40

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Ballistic Shield Quote