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Authorize a contract for the purchase of anti-vehicle mobile barriers and associated equipment, to enhance pedestrian safety during downtown activities, special events, and emergency operations, for Austin Police with Meridian Rapid Defense Group LLC d/b/a Meridian Rapid Defense Group Sales, LLC, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $550,000. Funding: $9,167 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Police. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
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Lead Department
Austin Financial Services.
Client Department(s)
Austin Police.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $9,167 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Police.
Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Procurement Language:
Multiple cooperative purchase programs were reviewed for these goods. Austin Financial Services and Austin Police have determined this contractor best meets the needs of Austin Police to provide these goods required for the City.
MBE/WBE:
Cooperative Agreement contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established.
For More Information:
Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500.
Additional Backup Information:
The contract is for the purchase of Archer 1200 anti-vehicle mobile barriers and associated equipment. The barriers are used by Austin Police to enhance pedestrian safety during downtown activities, special events, and emergency operations. These temporary, portable vehicle barriers are designed to protect people and critical infrastructure by stopping unauthorized vehicle access at en...
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