Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Barbara Coleman, Purchasing Manager.
Contact Info
(830) 221-4389 - bcoleman@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval of a contract with Southwest Public Safety for the equipment installation on police vehicles at a cost of $49,200.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
On November 25, 2019 City Council approved the purchase of Police vehicles and their support equipment for the FY 2019-20. The vehicles are a combination of replacement vehicles that are being retired from service, and new vehicles. The police vehicles identified in that approval require ancillary equipment prior to being placed into service. The equipment is purchased from various contracts and is then installed by a third-party vendor. City Council approved the installation of the equipment with the Lower Colorado River Authority. However, staff has solicited quotes for equipment installation for upfitting of 16 police vehicles and will realize a substantial savings with a new vendor. Staff are recommending approval of a contract with Southwest Public Safety as a best value vendor. The total cost to install the equipment is estimated at $49,200.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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City Council Priority: |
9. Maintain fiscal stability of city operations. |
FISCAL IMPACT:
The costs for vehicles, equipment and installation services described above was approved by City council on November 25, 2020. This request will utilize that same funding but with a different vendor. Funding will come from the Equipment Replacement Fund, 2018 Tax Notes, and the General Fund. Therefore, sufficient funds are available to purchase the services described above.
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the approval of a contract with Southwest Public Safety for the equipment installation on police vehicles at a cost of $49, 200.