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Meeting Date:	03/13/2023
Solicit Competitive Bids for Purchase of Ballistic Shields
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Joe Lopez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit formal competitive bids for the purchase of ballistic shields for the Webb County Sheriff's Office 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.

Solution: Authorize the Purchasing Agent to secure formal competitive bids for this project. Cost are estimated to exceed $50, 000.00.

Result: After approval, the Purchasing Agent will move forward with this formal solicitation to obtain competitive bids.

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:

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