Primary Department: Sheriff
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez, Sheriff
Managing Department: Sheriff
Managing Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez, Sheriff
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Investment Memo
Investment Memo Type: Final Investment Memo
Project Name: HCSO Advanced Security Equipment
Project ID (if applicable): TBD
Vendor Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Achievement (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Incremental Authorization Requested: $1,364,487
Total Estimated Project Cost: $1,364,487
Request Summary:
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Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the HCSO Advanced Security Equipment project, for an amount of $1,364,487 and commercial paper funding in the amount of $1,365,000.
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Project Description:
The Harris County Sheriff's Office is pursuing funding for the procurement of a millimeter wave body scanner machine, three handheld narcotics analyzers, and accessories. This equipment would result in heightened security measures, streamlined inmate processes, enhanced staff safety, and compliance with regulations. These machines are highly effective and efficient in detecting a wide variety of contraband that could otherwise be smuggled into the facility.
Anticipated Project Expenditures and Timeline:
Project Scope Breakdown
Estimated Cost
Estimated Completion
Millimeter Wave Body Scanner Machine
$1,064,571
Q4/FY25
Handheld Narcotic Analyzer x3
$125,420
Q4/FY25
Accessories
$120,000
Q4/FY25
Installation
$54,496
Q4/FY25
Total
$1,364,487
Justification & Alternatives:
HCSO operates one of the country's largest detention facilities. Every day, these buildings house around 9,000 incarcerated individuals, along with a co...
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