Formal bid received June 01, 2023 for S87-N32755 - Approve spending authority in an amount not to exceed $76,000.000 for the purchase of two (2) night vision binoculars from Z Bar Supply Company, LLC for 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 in an amount not to exceed $76,000.00 for the purchase of two (2) Night Vision Binoculars for the Houston Police Department and that authorization be given to issue a purchase order to Z Bar Supply Company, LLC. These night vision binoculars will be used by the police department's SWAT Team. These binoculars will be able to integrate night vision capabilities and thermal capabilities into one seamless piece of equipment.
This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws. Forty-Five (45) prospective bidders downloaded the solicitation document from SPD's website and four (4) bids were received as outlined below.
Company Name Total Price
Z Bar Supply Company, LLC $76,000.00
Kinetic Motorwerks, LLC $39,120.00 –Did Not Meet Specifications
Focus Camera, Inc. $80,000.00 - Incomplete Bid
The Merchants Group of Texas, LLC $80,000.00 - Incomplete Bid
M/WBE Subcontracting:
This Procurement is exempt from the M/WBE, subcontracting goal participation as the total project expenditure does not exceed the City's $100,000.00 threshold.
Hire Houston First:
This proposed project is exempt from the City's Hire Houston First Ordinance due to the use of federal funds and is subject to specific procurement requirements set by the federal government procurement guidelines.
Fiscal Note:
No Fiscal Note is required on grant items.
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Jedidiah Greenfield Department Approval Authority Signature
Chief Procurement Officer
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
Estimated Spending Authority
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Department
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FY24
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Out Years
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Total
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Public Safety and Homeland Security
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$76,000.00
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$76,000.00
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