HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 20 - Mobile Vehicle BarriersMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 6, 2024
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF MOBILE VEHICLE BARRIERS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of additional mobile
vehicle barriers from Meridian Rapid Defense Group LLC for the Public
Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Capital Equipment Purchase Fund in the
approximate amount of $255,000.
BACKGROUND: On March 5, 2024, Council approved two items for the purchase of 33
mobile barriers and a rapid gate from Meridian Rapid Defense Group LLC
(Meridian). These barriers were purchased with both grant and City funds.
These barriers were purchased to prevent vehicles from forcibly entering
a secured area and protecting patrons during our festivals and events.
The barriers were deployed at the 2024 Main Street Festival, were easy to
deploy and provided protection for the festival.
This item is for an additional 35 barriers and one rapid gate to be able to
complete the full setup required for our festival boundaries around Main
Street. The rapid gate allows for quick emergency vehicle access.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with the General Services Administration (GSA) as allowed by
Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271 and Texas Government
Code, Chapter 791. Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract
was awarded to Meridian Rapid Defense Group. The Public Works
Department, the Police Department, the Fire Department, and Purchasing
staff reviewed the contract for departmental specification compliance and
pricing and determined that the contract would best meet the needs of the
City.
Staff recommends approval.