SR1594719186 – Health and Safety - Approve spending authority in an amount not to exceed $184,695.00 for the purchase of surveillance equipment, including software and support services for a five (5) year term from GPS Vehicle Tracking Solutions LLC/DBA Integrity Surveillance Group for the Houston Police Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Chief of the Houston Police Department (HPD) and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve spending authority in an amount not to exceed $184,695.00 for the purchase of surveillance equipment, including software and support services for a five (5) year term from GPS Vehicle Tracking Solutions LLC/DBA Integrity Surveillance Group, for HPD.
This procurement includes the acquisition of surveillance equipment, along with the associated software and support services. HPD will use these devices to support investigative operations.
This recommendation is made pursuant to Chapter 252, Section 252.022 (a)(2) of the Texas Local Government Code, which provides that "a procurement necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the municipality's residents” is exempt from the competitive requirements for purchases.
MWBE Subcontracting:
M/WBE Zero Percentage goal documents approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
Hire Houston First:
This procurement is exempt from the City's Hire Houston First Ordinance. Bids/proposals were not solicited because the department is utilizing a Health and Safety purchase order for this purchase.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY26 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
No Fiscal Note is required on grant items.
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Jedediah Greenfield Department Approval Authority
Chief Procurement Officer
Estimated Spending Authority
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Department
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FY2026
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Out Years
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Total
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Houston Police Department
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$7,650.00
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$177,045.00
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$184,695.00
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