P33-WS1288026723 – Approve the purchase of indoor capable drone bundles from Brinc Drones, Inc. through the BuyBoard Cooperative for the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security on behalf of the Houston Police Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve the purchase of three (3) indoor capable drone bundles in the total amount of $60,000.00 through BuyBoard Cooperative supplier, Brinc Drones, Inc. for the Houston Police Department.
The Brinc Lemur 2 Drone bundles will be utilized by the Houston Police Department (HPD) Bomb Squad. The bomb technicians are certified drone pilots and will use the equipment to help ensure their safety when confronting threats within the community.
This recommendation is made pursuant to subsection 271.102(c) of the Texas Local Government Code, which provides that "a local government that purchases goods or services from a cooperative purchasing program or organization satisfies any state law requiring the local government to seek competitive bids for the purchase of the goods or services.”
MWBE Participation:
This procurement is exempt from the City’s M/WBE subcontracting as the total project expenditure does not exceed the $100,000.00 City threshold.
Hire Houston First:
Hire Houston First does not apply to his expenditure because it involves the use of federal funds and is subject to specific procurement rules of the federal government.
Fiscal Note:
No Fiscal Note is required on grant items.
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Jedediah Greenfield
Chief Procurement Officer
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Department Approval Authority
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Estimated Spending Authority:
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Department
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FY2025
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Out Years
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Total
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Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security
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$60,000.00
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$0.00
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$60,000.00
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