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Meeting Date:	07/24/2023
Purchase of 21 Monoculars from B&H Photo Video
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Joe Lopez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to ratify the approval to purchase twenty-one (21) Generation 3/Level 1 – White Phosphor Night Vision Monocular(s) from B&H Photo Video (OMNIA Cooperative Contract No. R201202) for an amount not to exceed $59,379.00 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 #2475-3010-001-460105-015 (Sheriff - Operation Lone Star -Sheriff Patrol-Administration-Minor Tools & Apparatus-Equipment)]

Issue: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office Deputies working Operation Lone Star need the ability to effectively monitor and operate in the dark of night, this equipment will afford the deputies that ability. Enhancing the safety of Deputy(s) and the public in general.

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 night vision equipment for approved border security operations.

Background:

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Previous Court Action:

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	2475-3010-001-46010
Funding Source:	Minor Tools & App
Balance:	$88,432.00
Financial Impact:
2475-3010-001-460105-015 Minor Tools & Apparatus $88,432.00

Attachments
B&H Quote - NVG