The Fire Department, Office of Emergency Management, plans to purchase three (3) Archer 1200 anti-vehicle modular barrier kits for use in high security incidents and events. Each kit consists of a trailer, eight barriers, pneumatic lift, tow bar and cable accessories. There has been an increase in vehicular terrorist attacks over the past three years. These types of attacks have become the preferred method of attack because there is no need for specialized training and they are not likely to attract attention in the preparation phase of the terrorism cycle. These barriers will be used to secure venues hosting major special events throughout the City, specifically ones in downtown where there are numerous avenues of approach for a vehicle ramming attack (Parade of Lights, Stock Show Parade, Cowtown Marathon, Main Street Arts Festival, etc.). Staff requested pricing from three vendors (Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC, Concentric Security, LLC and Grainger, Inc.). Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC (Meridian) is the manufacturer and patent holder of the Archer 1200 barriers. Concentric Security, LLC and Grainger, Inc. are the only two vendors authorized by Meridian to sell these items in the United States. Barrier specifications are, but are not limited to, high strength steel construction, ballistic rating for armor piercing rounds, unanchored stopping power, easy and quick deployment, reusable after impact and no maintenance needed contracts. Accessories and training will be purchased through a separate one-time agreement with Meridian. This purchase will be funded by 2016 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Funds (Direction and Control Project), which were approved by City Council on November 8, 2016 (M&C G-18875). This Grant does not require matching funds and indirect costs are not applicable. COOPERATIVE PURCHASE - State law provides that a local government purchasing an item under a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement satisfies state laws requiring that the local government seek competitive bids for purchase of the item. General Services Administration Contract No.GS-07F-0100M has been competitively bid to increase and simplify the purchasing power of governmental entities.
ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE ORDER - An administrative change order or increase may be made by the City Manager in the amount up to $45,400.00 and does not require specific City Council approval as long as sufficient funds have been appropriated.
BID TABULATION - Bid Tabulation is attached. M/WBE OFFICE: M/WBE goal is not assigned when purchasing from an approved purchasing cooperative or other public entity. This purchase will serve all COUNCIL DISTRICTS. |
