Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Sheriff
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 260199
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): G T Distributors, Inc
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an award on the basis of best bid meeting specifications to G T Distributors, Inc in the amount of $119,813 for less lethal launchers, munitions and accessories for the Sheriff's Office for the period of September 17, 2026 – September 16, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (260199), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
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Background and Discussion:
Less than lethal launchers, munitions, and accessories for Sheriff’s Office to de-escalate volatile situations in a safe manner.
Expected Impact:
The equipment helps to minimize the risk of permanent injury while providing deputies alternate options to resolve volatile encounters utilizing less force.
Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: A: Reduce violent crime across the County.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
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Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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