SUBJECT
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Consideration to authorize the purchase of two (2) complete EOD 10E bomb suits for the Laredo Police Department Bomb Squad Unit in the amount of $97,689.04 from Strohman Enterprise, Inc. This purchase will be funded through FY25 State Home Land Security Program (SHSP)- Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA) using GSA Contract 47QSWA20D006G. Funding is available in Special Police Fund, and General Fund- Police Department.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
Authorization is requested to purchase two (2) complete EOD 10E bomb suits for the Laredo Police Department Bomb Squad Unit. These advanced bomb disposal suits are essential for ensuring the safety of bomb technicians when responding to explosive threats. These suits are specifically engineered to provide maximum blast protection, improved mobility, and enhanced communication systems, allowing technicians to perform their duties more effectively while significantly reducing the risk of serious injury or death in the event of an explosion. $85,740.00 will be covered by FY25 SHSP-LETPA grant account. The remaining $11,949.04 will be covered by General Fund.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
It is recommended that is purchase be approved.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Special Police
Account #: 229-2329
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
$85,740.00 will be covered by FY25 SHSP-LETPA grant account 229-2329-525.9001, Project # OGRT25, and $11,949.04 will be covered by General Fund 101-2366-525.9001.