Which government bodies are involved in Police Department Protective Vests Contract (26-580)?

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When was Police Department Protective Vests Contract (26-580) first introduced?

This matter was first recorded on 2026-05-26 00:00:00+00.

Police Department Protective Vests Contract (26-580)

Q: What is the current status of To approve the purchase of police vests for the Police Department in the estimated amount of $1,000,000 from MES Service Company, LLC through an existing contract; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. (Sourcewell Contract No. 010424-MES) Approved?

As of the last recorded event on 2026-07-01 00:00:00+00, this matter is active. It has appeared in 2 events across City Council.

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To approve the purchase of police vests for the Police Department in the estimated amount of $1,000,000 from MES Service Company, LLC through an existing contract; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. (Sourcewell Contract No. 010424-MES) Approved

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The City is purchasing protective vests for the Police Department from MES Service Company, LLC through an existing contract, at an estimated cost of $1,000,000. These protective vests are essential equipment to help ensure officer safety across the department.

2 eventsFirst seen May 26, 2026Last activity Jul 1, 2026File #: 26-580

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Attorney

Check why Plano's vest contract needed two hearings

Why now: The matter shows City Council appearances on 2026-05-26 and 2026-07-01 with next step marked 'Unknown,' meaning no adoption or rejection is on record between those dates.

What to do: Pull the backup for both the May 26 and July 1 Council appearances — a contract resurfacing with no recorded final action between dates is consistent with a rebid triggered by insufficient competitive bids under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252, which would reset any bid-protest clock. Confirm the reason before advising a client that the original bid results are locked in.

Act before: After next hearing on this item

Source: City Council — Jul 01, 2026 →

Journalist

Request Plano police vest contract dollar value

Why now: The July 1 agenda bundled $147.5 million across 22 procurement items led by the $140 million CMAR contract, while the vests item — first seen May 26 — carries no disclosed value or 'next step' in the record.

What to do: File for the staff report or contract backup on the protective vests item — Plano's public agenda summary spotlights the $140 million Public Safety Campus contract but never discloses this item's price or vendor, even though it has now surfaced at two Council meetings without a recorded resolution. Ask why a routine officer safety purchase needed a second appearance while the $140 million item moved through in one.

Act before: After records request response (typically 10 business days)

Source: City Council — Jul 01, 2026 →