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Meeting Date:	03/26/2018
Body Armor for Sheriff, County Attorney, District Attorney and Constable Offices
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Cesar Guerra
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to purchase 263 rifle resistant body armor from Grainger Inc., in the amount of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-One Dollars and Forty-Eight Cents ($116,761.48) for the Sheriff’s Office, District Attorney’s Office, County Attorney’s Office and Constable Precinct 2, 3 and 4 in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code Sections 271.101 and 271.102. (NASPO Value Point Cooperative Contract 2016-179). [Requested by Sheriff Martin Cuellar Jr., Grant Account #2745-3010-001-460105]

Issue: On 1/22/2018, Commissioners Court approved and accepted a grant award in the amount of $184,973 for the purchase of rifle resistant body armor for the Webb County Sheriff's Office; the Offices of the Constable Pct. 1-4; the District Attorney’s Office; and the Webb County Attorney’s Office.

Solution: Authorize the purchase of the 263 rifle resistant body armor.

Result: Armor will be available for first responders for the Sheriff’s Office, District Attorney’s Office, County Attorney’s Office and Constable Precinct 2, 3 and 4.

Background:

In response to the July 7th, 2016 shooting of police officers in Dallas, Texas, both the Texas governor and the Texas legislature recognize the need to increase the safety of law enforcement officers and prevent loss of life in active shooter situations. Grant funding was secured by the Sheriff's Office to provide specialized bulletproof vests for law enforcement officers of Webb County.

Previous Court Action:

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	2745-3010-001
Funding Source:	Rifle-Restnt Body Ar
Balance:	$170,950
Financial Impact:
Grant Funding Available.

Attachments
Grainger Quote Coop