Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: Constables
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: James Phillips
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Purchase Order
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Bus Sales, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program purchase on the basis of low quote with Texas Bus Sales, Inc. in the amount of $140,475 for emergency response vehicle for Constable Precinct 7 for the period of August 7, 2025 - August 6, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
The emergency response vehicle significantly enhances operational efficiency, deputy safety, and community engagement. It facilitates the rapid deployment of law enforcement personnel to critical incidents, improving response times and operational coordination. Functioning as a mobile command post, the vehicle will support emergency evacuations, tactical missions, and special event operations providing seamless communication and strategic command capabilities in fasting evolving situations.
Expected Impact:
The emergency response vehicle will provide visibility presence and serve as a proactive deterrent to criminal activity. The vehicle will be used to deploy during community events and enhance community trust while providing immediate support and visible law enforcement presence that reinforces safety and preparedness.
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Anticipated Court Date: 8/7/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Grady Castleberry, Asst. Chief, Constable Precinct 7; Brittani Bell, Contract Manager, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter