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Authorize a contract for firearms, parts, and accessories for Austin Police Department with Cats Arms, LLC d/b/a Sionics Weapon Systems in an amount not to exceed $852,120. Funding: $852,120 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Police State Contraband Asset Forfeiture Special Revenue Fund of the Austin Police Department.
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Lead Department
Financial Services Department.
Client Department(s)
Austin Police Department.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $852,120 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Police State Contraband Asset Forfeiture Special Revenue Fund of the Austin Police Department.
Purchasing Language:
The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids IFB 8700 AAM1011 for these goods. The solicitation was issued on January 27, 2025, and closed on February 18, 2025. Of the four offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the best value offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City's website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=142072.
MBE/WBE:
This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established.
For More Information:
Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation.
Additional Backup Information:
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