AGENDA REPORT
DATE: September 8, 2025
TO: City Commission
FROM: Bill McDaniel, City Manager
SUBJECT: Purchase Meridian Barrier Systems Through DHS- Florida
Department of Emergency Management
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Plant City Police Department (PCPD) requests approval to purchase three sets (27 individual) Meridian Archer-1200 mobile vehicle barriers for Hostile Vehicle Mitigation, along with three Archer T-1000 Drop Deck Trailers and three Archer Manual Hauler 2.0 units. These systems are specifically designed for rapid deployment and are critical for securing streets and high-traffic areas during major events, significantly enhancing the safety of both the public and critical infrastructure.
The Department of Homeland Security - Florida Department of Emergency Management offers financial assistance through a grant program, which the PCPD seeks to utilize for this purchase. The acquisition of these vehicle barrier systems will be made in accordance with Section 2-143 of the Plant City Code and sourced from Meridian Rapid Defense Group under and pursuant to General Services Administration (GSA) Contract #47QSWA19D001F.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Commission authorize the City Manager to purchase three sets (27 individual) Meridian Archer- 1200 mobile vehicle barrier systems, including three Archer T-1000 trailers and three Archer Manual Hauler 2.0 units, from Meridian Rapid Defense Group, for $303,380.34.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Upon approval of the budget adjustment, sufficient funds will be available in the General Fund, Org # 00153003, Obj # 464100 – Police Support Services: Capital Equipment.
Prepared by: Captain A. Van Duyne