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HomeMy WebLinkAbout22A - BODY ARMOR VESTS REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ~ ~~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: APRIL 4, 2005 CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: TITLE: CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR BODY ARMOR VESTS (SPEC. NO. 02-006) APPROVED o As Recommended "D As Amended o Ordinance on 1 st Reading o Ordinance on 2nd Reading o Implementing Resolution o Set Public Hearing For if ..; /22"--- { / . r/7ii-(/~/ ,'j lt~__ -- CITY MANAGER CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION Renew the contract with Galls/Uniform Center, a division of Long Beach Uniform Co., Inc., for body armor vests for a one-year period in an annual amount not to exceed $47,051. DISCUSSION Police officers are required to wear body armor vests while performing field job duties for protection and safety. The Police Department requires replacement of a vest prior to the expiration of its warranty period. A total of 80 vests will have warranties expire in the near future and will require that they be replaced. On April 1, 2002, the City Council awarded a contract to Galls/Uniform Center, a division of Long Beach Uniform Co., Inc. for a three-year period. The general requirements and specifications of the invitation for bid included options for two one-year renewals based upon mutual agreement. The vendor has performed satisfactorily during the past contract period and has agreed to renew the contract without an increase in pricing. Staff recommends the first renewal of the contract. 22A-1 CS 383 Contract Renewal for Body Armor Vests (Spec. No. 02-006) April 4, 2005 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT Funds are available in the Police Department Property & Facilities Operating Materials and Supplies account (account no. 11-343-6391). APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: ."- ~'- - . 'l_ \J~' Paul M. Walters Chief of Police ~~. lJtL Francisco Guti rrez r- Executive Director Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency PMW/TO/02-006-/R.7:li 22A-2