S84-E29155 – Approve the purchase of nine (9) ground panoramic night vision goggle binoculars from GT Distributors, Inc. through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) in the total amount of $317,997.00 for the Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of Public Safety and Homeland Security and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that the City Council approve the purchase of nine (9) ground panoramic night vision goggle binoculars from GT Distributors, Inc. through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) in the total amount of $317,997.00 for the Public Safety and Homeland Security, and that authorization be given to issue a purchase order.
This purchase consists of nine (9) ground panoramic night vision goggle binoculars (GPNVGs) for the Houston Police Department’s - SWAT Division, located at 7077 Perimeter Park Dr., Houston, TX 77041. These thermal imaging optic devices will be utilized by the emergency responders in dark and low light operations increasing their night vision capabilities in hostage and or active shooter rescues, terroristic threats, and in entrenched areas of operations. The GPNVGs are a helmet-mounted night vision device with a wide 97-degree horizontal field of view that allows for observation and or target identification in low-light conditions. The new devices will come with a standard one-year warranty and will have a life expectancy of ten years. The SWAT division currently employs and stocks forty older version devices. The supplier shall have eight (8) calendar weeks to complete the delivery upon receipt of a purchase order.
Sections 271.081 through 271.083 of the Texas Local Government Code provide the legal authority for local governments to participate in the State of Texas Purchasing Program.
M/WBE Participation:
M/WBE Zero-Percentage Goal document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
Hire Houston First:
This procurement is exempt from the City’s Hire Houston First ordinance. Bid/proposals were not solicited because the department is utilizing an Interlocal/Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for this purchase.
Fiscal Note:
No Fiscal Note is required on grant items.
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Jerry Adams, Chief Procurement Officer Department Approval Authority
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
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Estimated Spending Authority:
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Department
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FY 2020
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Out Years
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Total
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Public Safety & Homeland Security
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$317,997.00
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$0.00
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$317,997.00
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