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Vehicle Mitigation Mobile Barrier Kits <br />December 2, 2025 <br />Page 2 <br />5 <br />4 <br />6 <br />4 <br />Each Mobile Barrier Kit consists of a towable trailer for easy portability throughout the <br />region and contains eight barriers with necessary accessories to close multiple city streets <br />which is scalable to meet the safety needs of urban events. Designed for high-security <br />environments, the "Drop and Stop" anti-ram portable vehicle barriers further enhance <br />protection by safeguarding people and critical infrastructure against unauthorized vehicle <br />access. Each barrier kit can be easily deployed by one person in under ten minutes to <br />ensure the safety of the public against accidents or vehicle terrorism attacks. This project <br />is crucial for the region to protect against attacks similar to the New Orleans vehicular <br />attack which occurred on New Year’s Day 2025. <br />This initiative aligns with the goals and objectives outlined in the ASAUA’s homeland <br />security strategy and the target capabilities identified in the Threat and Hazard <br />Identification and Risk Assessment. The City will initially purchase nine (9) Mobile Barrier <br />Kits and training. The remaining Eleven (11) Mobile Barrier Kits will be purchased in <br />subsequent grant funding cycles. The program enhances regional security by providing <br />rapidly deployable barrier systems as part of a coordinated, multi-jurisdictional effort to <br />protect lives and infrastructure. These Mobile Barrier Kits will be stored at strategic <br />locations throughout the county. <br />Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 25-121A was issued on September 15, 2025 on the <br />City’s online bid management and publication system. <br />A summary of vendor participation and results is as follows: <br />310 <br />3 <br />21 <br />2 <br />0 <br />Vendors notified <br />Santa Ana vendors notified <br />Vendors downloaded the RFP packet <br />Responsive Proposals received <br />Responsive Proposals received from Santa Ana vendors <br />Proposals were solicited, opened on October 14, 2025, and evaluated. Two proposals <br />were submitted by the RFP deadline and were determined to be responsive to the <br />specifications and met the City’s requirements. An evaluation committee reviewed and <br />rated the proposals according to the criteria listed in the RFP. <br />To ensure the safety and security of everyday residents and visitors alike during regional <br />special events, staff recommends awarding an agreement contract to the highest-ranked <br />firm, Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC (Exhibit 1). <br />ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT <br />There is no environmental impact associated with this action.