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Bid #53-23: purchase 27 ballistic shields for the Police Department totaling $108,489.24
What this is
The city would purchase 27 ballistic shields for the Police Department from Lionheart Alliance: 10 shields for $59,221.86 through GSA Contract #47QSWA20D001M and 17 shields for $49,267.38.
Why it matters
These shields provide additional protective equipment for Richardson police officers.
Council action
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Moved by Ken Hutchenrider. Seconded by Arefin Shamsul.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — February 27, 2023 meeting
- February 27, 2023 Vote taken — February 27, 2023 meeting · Approved 7-0 (consent)
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — February 27, 2023
Authorize purchase order on consent
Official agenda language
BID #53-23 – WE REQUEST AUTHORIZ ATION TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO LIONHEART ALLIANCE FOR THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF TWENTY-SEVEN (27) BALLISTIC SHIELDS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, TEN (10) IN THE AMOUNT OF $59,221.86 THROUGH U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (“GSA”) CONTRACT #47QSWA20D001M AND SEVENTEEN (17) IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,267.38.
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