TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Christopher Cash, Public Works Director
1. SUBJECT
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Authorize purchase of mobile vehicle barriers and deployment components, and annual certified operator training from Meridian Rapid Defense Group Sales, LLC through General Services Administration Contract No. 47QSWA19D001F
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2. SUMMARY
Purchase 50 mobile vehicle barriers and deployment components to enhance public safety at special events and emergency response incidents. The equipment will allow rapid deployment of traffic control and protective perimeter security, offsetting the need for rentals by 50%.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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1. Approve the purchase of 50 mobile vehicle barriers and components from Meridian Rapid Defense Group Sales, LLC in the amount of $398,599.
2. Authorize the appropriation of $400,000 from Traffic Safety (450) unreserved fund balance to:
450-5001-80101- Furniture, Fixture, Equipment
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
The expense for this purchase is $398,599 and will be funded through Traffic Safety (450):
450-5001-80101 Furniture, Fixture, Equipment
Upon approval of this appropriation, the estimated Traffic Safety Fund (450) undesignated fund balance as of June 30, 2026, will be $583,701.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 1: Maintain Strong Emergency and Safety Services
Objective1.8: Improve Emergency Response Infrastructure
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
The City regularly hosts community events, parades, and civic gatherings that require temporary street closures and crowd protection. Most large gatherings take place in the Plaza, where pedestrian density is highest. Recent incidents involving vehicles entering pedestrian areas have increased the need for protective barriers that can be quickly deployed and removed while maintaining emergency access.
Historically, the City has used traffic control devices, including cones, delineators, and temporary barricades. W...
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