From
Fred Bates, Jr.
Title
Price Agreement for emergency vehicle equipment installation from Dana Safety, at an estimated annual cost of up to $300,000 for one year with two additional one-year renewals, totaling $900,000 if all extensions are authorized, through a national Interlocal Agreement with BuyBoard
Presenter
Daniel Scesney, Chief of Police, and Ryan Simpson, Support Services Division Manager
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
This Price Agreement will be for the installation of emergency vehicle equipment required for make-ready status for all new vehicle purchases and any replacements and upgrades to equipment used on existing emergency vehicles. Some of the more common equipment includes vehicle light bars, cages for squad cars, and sirens. This contract will be utilized by the Police, Fire, Public Works, and other various City Departments, as needed.
Chapter 271.102 of the Local Government Code authorizes local governments to participate in a cooperative purchasing program with another local government or local cooperative organization. In lieu of competitive bidding, items and services may be purchased through such agreements as the agreements have already been bid by the sponsoring entity or agency. The City of Grand Prairie has master Interlocal cooperative agreements with various entities including BuyBoard.
The BuyBoard is able to save money by pooling the impressive purchasing power of their members, which include hundreds of school districts, municipalities, counties, other local governments, and nonprofits across Texas. They use the power of numbers as leverage to get better prices with the same vendors we use now.
BuyBoard Contract# 603-20 was effective April 1, 2020 and expires March 31, 2023. Dana Safety, through this contract, offers the installation services the City requires.
Financial Consideration
Funds are available in various operating budgets and will be charged accordingly on orders though the end of the curr...
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