Consideration to authorize the purchase of a Rapid Deployment Vehicle (RDV) for the Texas Anti-Gang Center
SUBJECT
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Consideration to authorize the purchase of a Rapid Deployment Vehicle (RDV) from The Armored Group, LLC, in the amount of $125,880 using GSA contract pricing via contract #GS-07F-9375S. This specialty vehicle will be used for enforcement operations by the Police Department as well as the Laredo Texas Anti-Gang Center (TAG). Funding is available in the Special Police Fund (TAG FY25 Grant).
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
This Rapid Deployment Vehicle will be purchased from The Armored Group, LLC, utilizing GSA pricing via contract # GS-07F-9375S. This specialty vehicle will be used for enforcement operations by the Police Department and the Laredo Texas Anti-Gang Center (TAG).
The Armored Group, LLC
GSA Contract # GS-07F-9375S
Description Quantity Total Cost Comments
Ford Transit T350 High 1 $125,880 Rapid Deployment Vehicle
Roof/Extended Length
Tactical Package
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Recommends the approval of this purchase.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Special Police Fund (TAG)
Account #: 229-2331
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in FY25 Texas Anti-Gang Program.