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Meeting Date:	01/09/2023
Purchase of one Whole Body Security Scanning System from Tek84
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Joe Lopez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of one (1) Tek84 Intercept Whole Body Security Scanning System from Tek84 (Allied State Cooperative Contract #22-7429) for the Webb County Jail in an amount not to exceed $139,000.00 pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code; Sections 271.101, 271.102, Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Programs and to further authorize the transfer of funds from the General Operating fund / Capital Outlay Account #1001-1130-001-470000 to the Sheriff’s Jail Capital Outlay Account #1001-4070-001-470000 and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-4070-001-470000 (General Fund-Sheriff Jail-Administration-Capital Outlay]

Issue: During the budget process for FY 22-23, the Webb County Sheriff’s Office requested the Jail Body Scanner to be funded under capital outlay. The Body scanner will provide enhanced security during the booking process to prevent the illegal smuggling of narcotics or other prohibited items. Scanner will detect anomalies not detectable to the human eye.

Solution: Consider the approval of this budgeted capital outlay request, under a cooperative pricing contract.

Result: The body scanner will provide Jail staff another preventive measure against the illegal smuggling of narcotics into the County Jail.

Background:

Detects both metallic and nonmetallic threats, including weapons, drugs, cell phones and other contraband. Screens from below the feet to above the head, revealing items under the clothing and within the body.

Widely used in US jails
Subject doesn’t move T Quick 3.8 second scan T Ultra-small footprint
2-hour installation
Photo ID tied to scan

Previous Court Action:

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	1001-4070-001-470000
Funding Source:	Capital Outlay
Balance:	$139,000.00
Financial Impact:
Required: Transfer out from 1001-1130-001-470000 (General Fund-General Operating Exp-Administration-Capital Outlay) to Jail Capital Outlay account. Total Transfer $139,000.00 (Approved during the Budget process for FY 22-23)

Attachments
Tek84 Quote
Intercept