Municue
Austin, TX

Meridian Rapid Defense Group LLC

organization
3 mentions across 2 events
Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC is a U.S. security company that makes deployable vehicle barrier systems. It designs, sells and rents crash-tested mobile steel barriers meant to stop unauthorized or out-of-control vehicles in public spaces. Its customers include government agencies, military organizations, transportation authorities, event operators and infrastructure owners. Some of its products carry U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation or certification.
2 eventsLast active Tracked since Updated October 2026

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· City Council

Authorizes a contract with Meridian Rapid Defense Group for the rental of anti-vehicle barriers, staff training, and associated services to enhance pedestrian safety during downtown activities…

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public safety (3)
contract (3)
transportation (2)
budget (1)

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vendor (3)

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Financial Services- Contracts2
Austin Police1

Activity Timeline

August 2026

Consent
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City Council →

Authorizes a contract with Meridian Rapid Defense Group for the rental of anti-vehicle barriers, staff training, and associated services to enhance pedestrian safety during downtown activities, special events, and emergency operations for Austin Police. The initial term is two years with up to three one-year extensions, not to exceed $1,750,000.

…ncy operations, staff training, and associated services, for Austin Police with Meridian Rapid Defense Group LLC d/b/a Meridian Rapid Defense Group Sales, LLC, for an initial term of two years…

Consent
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City Council →

Authorize a contract with Meridian Rapid Defense Group LLC for the purchase of anti-vehicle mobile barriers and associated equipment to enhance pedestrian safety during downtown activities, special events, and emergency operations for Austin Police, for an initial two-year term with up to three one-year extensions, not to exceed $550,000.

…wn activities, special events, and emergency operations, for Austin Police with Meridian Rapid Defense Group LLC d/b/a Meridian Rapid Defense Group Sales, LLC, for an initial term of two years…

July 2026

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City Council →

Ratifies a contract to rent anti-vehicle mobile barriers and related services for Austin Police.

Ratify a contract for rental of anti-vehicle mobile barriers and related services for Austin Police with Meridian Rapid Defense Group LLC d/b/a Meridian Rapid Defense Group Sales, LLC in the amount of