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HomeMy WebLinkAbout22A - BODY ARMOR VESTS REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ~ )r~\ ~/ ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: AUGUST 15, 2005 TITLE: CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR BODY ARMOR VESTS (SPEC. NO. 02-006) APPROVED o As Recommended o As Amended o Ordinance on 1 st Reading o Ordinance on 2nd Reading o Implementing Resolution o Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO ~ tWJ, 1\1. ~~ CITY MAN ER FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION Amend the contract with Galls/Uniform Center, a division of Long Beach Uniform Co., Inc., for body armor vests by $68,000 for an annual amount not to exceed $115,051. DISCUSSION Police officers are required to wear body armor vests while performing their field job duties for protection and safety. On April 4, 2005, the City Council authorized the first renewal to the contract with Galls/Uniform Center, a division of Long Beach Uniform Co., Inc., for a one-year period for a total of 80 vests. The Police Department now requires an additional 109 vests. FISCAL IMPACT Funds are available in the Police Property & Facilities Operating Materials & Supplies account (account no. 11-343-6391). APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: ~ld~ Paul'-'M. Walters Chief of Police I~~ ~ ab~ ~rancisco Gutierrez ~ Executive Director Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency PMW/TO/02-006-A.7:uc 22A-1 CS 383 22A-2