S17-E29642 - Approve spending authority for the purchase of binocular night vision devices from GT Distributors, Inc. through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) in the total amount of $117,146.00 for the Public Safety and Homeland Security on behalf of the Houston Police Department
Specific Explanation:
The Director of Public Safety and Homeland Security and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve spending authority for the purchase of binocular night vision devices from GT Distributors, Inc. through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard® Contract 603-20) in the total amount of $117,146.00 and that authorization be given to issue a purchase order for the Houston Police Department (HPD).
This purchase consists of ten (10) binocular night vision devices that will be utilized by HPD’s SWAT unit during life-threatening situations, such as hostage, active shooter, and terrorist-related events. The new devices will improve the officers’ situational awareness, mobility, and protection.
The scope of work requires GT Distributors, Inc. to deliver the new devices in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in Buyboard Contract® 603-20. The equipment will be delivered to the department for inventory and asset control. The vendor shall have 90 days to deliver upon receipt of the City purchase order.
This recommendation is made pursuant to subsection 252.022 (a) (12) (D) of the Texas Local Government Code which provide that purchases for personal property "under an interlocal contract for cooperative purchasing administered by a regional planning commission established under Chapter 391” of the Texas Local Government Code are exempt from competitive bidding.
MWBE Participation:
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/proposal were not solicited because the department is utilizing an Interlocal Agreement or 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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FY2021
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OUT YEARS
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TOTAL
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Public Safety and Homeland Security
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$117,146.00
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$0.00
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$117,146.00
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