21.a.
Commissioners Court Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 07/14/2025
- Title:
- Operation Lone Star Farrwest Hand held Mass Spectrometer
- Submitted for:
- Martin Cuellar
- Submitted By:
- Christina Moncivais
- Department:
- Sheriff
Subject:
Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of one (1) MX908-C Handheld Mass Spectrometer Chemical Detection Systems, with a one (1) year warranty and support for a total not to exceed $70,686.25 from Farrwest (BuyBoard Contract #769-25) to be utilized by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code; Sections 271.101, 271.102, Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Programs and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2748-3010-001-470000 (Capital Outlay – Operation Lone Star)]
Issue: Our nation is in the middle of a fentanyl epidemic where even a traffic stop can result in fentanyl poisoning for an officer. Banned substances need to be identified quickly, safely, and accurately to save lives and protect deputies.
Solution: Funding from the Operation Lone Star Grant for FY 2025 was awarded to Webb County for the purchase of a Handheld Mass Spectrometer Chemical Detection System for Gas/Vapor for the safety of Webb County law enforcement Officers.
Result: Proceed with the order of the approved purchase under the Operation Lone Star Grant. No impact to the General Fund.
Issue: Our nation is in the middle of a fentanyl epidemic where even a traffic stop can result in fentanyl poisoning for an officer. Banned substances need to be identified quickly, safely, and accurately to save lives and protect deputies.
Solution: Funding from the Operation Lone Star Grant for FY 2025 was awarded to Webb County for the purchase of a Handheld Mass Spectrometer Chemical Detection System for Gas/Vapor for the safety of Webb County law enforcement Officers.
Result: Proceed with the order of the approved purchase under the Operation Lone Star Grant. No impact to the General Fund.
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Previous Court Action:
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Fiscal Impact
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