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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: March 24, 2025
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ronald Burton, City Manager
From: Timothy W. Duriso, Chief of Police
RE: P.R. No. 24243 — Purchase of Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response
Training (ALERRT) equipment and their compliant component accessories for
the Police Department from KDL Solutions of Hattiesburg, Mississippi in the
amount of $51,472.30. Funding available in Capital Reserve Police, account
number 625-17-045-8522-00-00-000
Introduction:
The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek the City Council's approval for the City Manager to
allow the Police Department to purchase Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training
(ALERRT) equipment and their compliant component accessories for the Police Department
from KDL Solutions of Hattiesburg,Mississippi in the total not to exceed amount of$51,472.30.
Background:
The Texas Legislature, during the 88th Session, passed Senate Bill 1852, which mandated that
all Texas Peace Officers attend a minimum of sixteen(16)hours of Advanced Law Enforcement
Rapid Response Training every two(2)years. The Police Department is in need of the necessary
equipment to be in compliance with Texas Commission of Law Enforcement (TCOLE) rules
and regulations. The Police Department received a quote from KDL Solutions, who is the sole
source provider of the equipment for the amount of$51,472.30. The funding for the equipment
was budgeted for in the FY 24-25 Budget by the Police Department and allocated in Capital
Reserve Police, account number 625-17-045-8522-00-00-000.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
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Budget Impact:
N/A
Recommendation:
It is recommended that City Council authorizes the City Manager to allow the Police Department
to purchase Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) equipment and
their compliant component accessories from KDL Solutions of Hattiesburg, Mississippi in the
amount of$51,472.30.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
P.R. No. 24243
03-24-2025 JLH
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ALLOW
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE ADVANCED LAW
ENFORCEMENT RAPID RESPONSE TRAINING (ALERRT)
EQUIPMENT AND COMPLIANT COMPONENT ACCESSORIES FROM
KDL SOLUTIONS OF HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI FOR THE
TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $51,472 .30 . FUNDING
AVAILABLE IN CAPITAL RESERVE POLICE, ACCOUNT NUMBER
625-17-045-8522-00-00-000 .
WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature, during the 88th Session,
passed Senate Bill 1852 , which mandated that all Texas Peace
Officers complete a minimum of sixteen (16) hours of Advanced
Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) every two (2)
years ; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department requires the necessary
equipment to facilitate training for its officers to ensure
they remain in compliance with Texas Commission of Law
Enforcement (TCOLE) rules and regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department received a quote from KDL
Solutions of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, who is the sole source
provider of the equipment based on specifications established
by the ALERRT Center of Texas State University in San Marcos,
Texas (see Exhibit "A" ) , and the cost for the equipment is
quoted in the amount of $51 , 472 . 30 ; and
WHEREAS, this type of procurement which is available from
one source is authorized pursuant to 252 . 0'22 (a) (7 ) (A) of
the Texas local government Code, which are items that are
available from only one source, because of patents,
copyrights, secret processes, or natural monopolies ; and
WHEREAS, funds for this purchase are budgeted and
available in Fiscal Year 2024-25 in Capital Reserve Police,
account number 625-17-045-8522-00-00-000 .
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and recitals in the preamble
are true and correct .
Section 2 . That the City Council authorize the City
Manager to allow the Police Department to purchase (ALERRT)
equipment and its compliant component accessories form KDL
Solutions, LLC in the total not to exceed amount of
$51, 472 . 30 , as discussed above.
Section 3 . That a copy of the Resolution shall be spread
upon the Minutes of the City Council .
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of April,
A.D. , 2025, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the
City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote:
AYES:
Mayor :
Councilmembers :
NOES : •
Thurman Bill Bartie
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
APPROVED AS
Roxann Pais Cotroneo
City Attorney
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APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
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Clifton Williams, CPPB
Purchasing Manager
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Lyn a Boswell
Director of Finance
EXHIBIT A
QUOTE
Date Quote
CI n n 3-21-25 498
Products that serue !
PO.Box 15009•Hattiesburg.MS 39404
www.kdlsolutionsllc.corn
City of Port Arthur Police Department
Jermey Houston
645 4th Street
Port Arthur,Texas 77640
(409)983-8632
jermey.houston(c�portarthurtx.gov
Description Quantity Rate Total
ALERRT Level 1 Kit Cases 1-9 minus 4&5 1 $51,472.30
Complimentary shipping
Quote valid for 120 days.
$51,472.30
Phone# Fax# E-mail SEND PO TO:
601-270-6411 kim.wingo(a kdlsolutionsllc.com
See next page for case contents description.
ALERRT Level 1 Kit Contents: 1-9 minus 4&5
Kit Type Case Case Model Item Description Count per case
Level I 1 AL12C1A Blue Glock 17T 20
Level I 1 AL12C1A (Blue) Magazine 52
Level I 1 AL12C1A (Orange) Magazine 8
Level I 1 AL12C1A Cleaning Kit 1
Level I 1 AL12C1A Red Handle Ram Rod 1
Level I 1 AL12C1A Pelican 1650 1
Level I 1 AL12C1A Custom Water Jet cut Foam 1
Level I 1 AL12C1A Sticker/Placard 1
Level I 2 AL12C2A Orange Demo Weapons 17/22 30
Level I 2 AL12C2A SIRT Pistols 4
Level I 2 AL12C2A Extension Cord 1
Level I 2 AL12C2A Fanny Holsters 2
Level I 2 AL12C2A Go bag starter Kit Condor Shoulder 1
Level I 2 AL12C2A 1. CAT Tourniquets 1
Level I 2 AL12C2A 2.Chemical glow sticks 2
Level I 2 AL12C2A 3. Roll Gauze/Wrap 2
Level I 2 AL12C2A 4. EMS Shears 1
Level I 2 AL12C2A 5. Marking Flag Tape 1
Level I 2 AL12C2A 6.Tactical Mirror with Handle 1
Level I 2 AL12C2A 7.AR Mag (30 rounds) 1
Level I 2 AL12C2A 8. Para Cord 1
Level I 2 AL12C2A 9. Flashlight 1
Level I 2 AL12C2A 10. Door marks/wedge 2
Level I 2 AL12C2A Pelican 1650 1
Level I 2 AL12C2A Custom Water Jet cut Foam 1
Level I 2 AL12C2A Sticker/Placard 1
Level I 3 AL11C3A Two-way Radios (pairs) 2
Level I 3 AL11C3A Garrett Metal Detector 1
Level I 3 AL11C3A Training Distraction Devices 6
Level I 3 AL11C3A High Visibility Safety Vests (Orange) 2
Level I 3 AL11C3A Tactical Flashlight 1
Level I 3 AL11C3A Mock IEDs (PVC) 9
Level I 3 AL11C3A Pelican 1620 1
Level I 3 AL11C3A Custom Water Jet cut Foam 1
Level I 3 AL11C3A Sticker/Placard 1
Level I 6 AL1406A Simunition Pro Mask 16
Level I 6 AL1406A Simunition Throat Protector 16
Level I 6 AL1406A Paintball Mask 1
Level I 6 AL1406A Anti-Fog Lens Cleaner 1
Level I 6 AL1406A Pelican 1780 1
Level I 6 AL1406A Sticker/Placard 1
Level I 7 AL1406A Simunition Pro Mask 16
Level I 7 AL1406A Simunition Throat Protector 16
Level I 7 AL1406A Paintball Mask 1
Level I 7 AL1406A Anti-Fog Lens Cleaner 1
Level I 7 AL1406A Pelican 1780 1
Level 7 AL1406A Sticker/Placard 1
Level I 8 AL13S8A M4 Lower Receiver 2
Level I 8 AL13S8A M4 Simunition Upper 2
Level 8 AL13S8A Sights 2
Level 8 AL13S8A Magazine 4
Level I 8 AL13S8A Two Point Sling 2
Level I 8 AL13S8A Pelican Storm IM 3300 1
Level 8 AL13S8A Sticker/Placard 1
Level I 9 AL1109A CAT Tourniquets 35
Level I 9 AL1109A Eye protection 35
Level I 9 AL1109A Police ID Banners 20
Level I 9 AL1109A SOFTT-W TQ 2
Level I 9 AL1109A Laceration Moulage 4
Level I 9 AL1109A GSW Moulage 2
Level I 9 AL1109A Case, placards, stickers 1
The ALERRT Level I Kit contains Ten total cases. All items listed above are included in the kit in the quantities
shown and are packaged based upon curriculum standards and training design. All cases are watertight, airtight
lockable cases with exterior carry handles and wheels to facilitate easy transportation. Each kit, when used as
designed, allows complete mobility in training-allowing instructors to conduct a standard ALERRT Level I class
at any location with the most basic offacilities while meeting all goals and objectives as established by the
ALERRT Center. Note that kits as described DO NOT include expendables which KDL Solutions defines as items
used completely during the instruction of a class or during the instruction of less than twelve classes. All such
expendable items must be purchased independently of equipment, these items include ammunition,flash bang
simulator fuses, ear plugs,printed materials, etc.
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Solutions
Products that serue !
PO Box 15009•Hattiesburg,MS 39404
www kdlSOlutiOnSllc corn
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To whom it may concern:
KDL Solutions, LLC is a sole source provider for ALERRT training equipment based on specifications established
by the ALERRT Center at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. These programs are recognized and
adopted as national standard training for the response to mass casualty incidents by the US Department of
Justice, US Department of Homeland Security and are administered throughout all levels of law enforcement,
fire, emergency medicine, emergency management, emergency communications as well as throughout the
branches of the United States Military.
The Level I kit is a part of the ALERRT curricula. The Level I kit:
Case I -AL12C1A
Case 2 -AL12C2A
Case 3 -AL11C3A
Case 4-AL11C4A
Case 5 -AL13C5A
Case 6-AL1406A
Case 7-AL1406A
Case 8-AL13S8A
Case 9 AL11C9A
If you have questions or would or like to discuss these kits in detail, please don't hesitate to call me at the
number below. KDL Solutions, LLC is committed to developing products that serve.
Sincerely,
S24,t2c..rrr.
Dean Bertram
KDL President
601-270-6411 Cell
dean.bertram@kdlsolutionsllc.com
TEXAS
*STATE®
UNIVERSITY
The rising STAR of Texas
1-24-25
To whom it may concern: This letter is to recognize KDL as the sole source distributor of
ALERRT authorized training kits. ALERRT works closely with KDL to ensure that all of the
materials contained in each of their kits meets the exacting standards of our courses.
Sincerely,
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J. Pete Blair
Executive Director
ALERRT
DR.J.PETE BLAIR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ADVANCED LAW ENFORCEMENT RAPID RESPONSE TRAINING
1251 Sadler Drive I Suite 1200 I San Marcos,Texas 78666 phone:
512.245.2456 I BLAm@ALERRT.oRG I www.ALERRT.oRG
This letter is an electronic communication from Texas State University,a member of The Texas State
University System.