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REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
JUNE 5, 2006
TITLE:
CONTRACT AWARD FOR
BALLISTIC VESTS
(SPEC. NO. 06-017)
APPROVED
D As Recommended
D As Amended
D Ordinance on 1st Reading
D Ordinance on 2nd Reading
D Implementing Resolution
D Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
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FILE NUMBER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Award a contract to Adamson Police Products for the purchase of ballistic
vests in the amount of $54,537.90.
DISCUSSION
Police officers assigned to the Police Department's Special Investigation
Section are tasked with the responsibility of investigating and arresting
maj or narcotic suppliers who commonly arm themselves to protect their
product and evade capture. Directed patrol and civic center officers
assigned to the Field Operations Bureau are tasked with the responsibility
of serving out search warrants and conducting tactical-related entries into
structures. The officers require specialized, tactical body armor vests
for additional ballistic protection and safety while performing their field
job duties.
The specialized, tactical body armor vests are currently not available to
patrol officers. The vests currently used by Special Investigation
officers are worn and outdated. In order to adequately protect staff, the
Police Department follows the manufacturer's recommendation to replace the
body armor every five years. This contract will replace 17 vests in Special
Investigations and will provide 16 vests for officers in directed and civic
center patrols. In order to provide the necessary specialized protection to
police officers, staff recommends Council approval of the contract. An
additional contingency amount has been included to allow for unanticipated
purchases.
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Contract Award for Ballistic Vests
(Spec. No. 06-017)
June 5, 2006
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The notice inviting bids was advertised on February 22 and 24, 2006, and
bids were solicited. A summary of the bid invitations and bids received is
as follows:
7 Invitations For Bid mailed
2 Invitations For Bid received
Bid was received and opened on May 2, 2006. The bid received from Adamson
Police Products is responsive to the specifications and meets the City's
requirements. Bid results are as follows:
Vendor:
Adamson Police Products
Aardvark Tactical Inc.
Amount:
$44,537.90
$46,224.75
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Criminal Activities Fund Operating Materials &
Supplies account (account no. 26-342-6391) and Police Property & Facilities
Operating Materials & Supplies account (account no. 11-343-6391).
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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O~Chief of Police
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Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
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