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Date:March 20, 2025
To: Jana Stuard, Director of Finance & City Treasurer
From: Richard Newton, Emergency Preparedness Manager
Subject: Sole Source Justification for the Purchase of Meridian Archer 1200 Barriers The purpose of this memorandum is to justify the sole source purchase of Meridian Archer 1200 Barriers. These barriers are essential for ensuring enhanced public safety and security for large public events, crowd control, vehicle mitigation, and similar activities. After conducting thorough research, it has been determined that Meridian Archer 1200 Barriers are the only product meeting the operational requirements necessary for our application.
The Meridian Archer 1200 Barrier is a mobile, modular, and rapidly deployable security solution designed to mitigate vehicle threats in high-risk environments.
The barriers are engineered to meet stringent safety standards and offer the following advantages:
•Certified and tested to ASTM and PAS 68 standards for hostile vehicle mitigation.
•Rapidly deployable and easily reconfigurable without the need for heavy equipment or permanent installations.
•Provides non-lethal, passive security without impeding pedestrian access. •Fully modular system allowing for customized configurations based on security needs.
•Requires minimal maintenance and operational oversight.
The purchase of Meridian Archer 1200 Barriers as a sole source acquisition is justified based on the following criteria:
•Unique Features & Performance: The Meridian Archer 1200 Barriers incorporate proprietary technology and are the only known barriers capable of meeting both the Department’s mobility and safety requirements. The ability to deploy and reposition the barriers quickly without requiring power, hydraulics, or permanent fixtures makes them uniquely suited for our operational needs.
•Compatibility with Leased Equipment: The City has already deployed Meridian Archer 1200 Barriers in past security operations. Acquiring additional units ensures seamless integration with existing infrastructure, Interoffice Memorandum___________________
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eliminating the need for retraining personnel and modifying operational protocols.
•Lack of Viable Alternatives: Market research has confirmed that no other vendor produces a mobile, modular, and certified vehicle mitigation barrier with equivalent performance characteristics. Competing products either require permanent installation or rely on electronic/hydraulic mechanisms.
•Manufacturer is Sole Distributor: Meridian Rapid Defense Group is the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of the Archer 1200 Barrier. There are no third-party resellers authorized to provide the product, thereby eliminating competitive procurement options.
Based on the aforementioned factors, the purchase of Meridian Archer 1200 Barriers as a sole source acquisition is in the best interest of the City. The barriers provide the most effective, mobile, and temporary solution for vehicle threat mitigation, ensuring the safety of personnel and the public.