HomeMy WebLinkAbout22A - PATROL RIFLESREQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
APRIL 17, 2018
TITLE:
AUTHORIZE TRANSACTION
WITH CLYDE ARMORY, INC. FOR
PATROL RIFLES & ACCESSORIES
(SPEC. NO. 18-014)
(STRATEGIC PLAN NO.1, 5)
C Y MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APPROVED
❑ As Recommended
❑ As Amended
❑ Ordinance on 1� Reading
❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading
❑ Implementing Resolution
❑ Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
Approve a one-time transaction with Clyde Armory, Inc. for the acquisition of 38 new Daniel
Defense patrol rifles with accessories valued at $81,147 and for additional miscellaneous weapon
accessories in the amount of $4,298 in exchange for 335 used firearms with a trade-in value of
$85,445, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
The Santa Ana Police Department utilizes Daniel Defense manufactured rifles as the standard
issued police vehicle rifle. A rifle is part of the equipment issued to officers to assist them in their
primary responsibility of protecting the community. The Daniel Defense rifle allows for
standardization in training, ammunition and magazine interchangeability between officers.
Standard issued equipment ensures officers are properly equipped to adequately address
unusual tactical circumstances and meet officer safety objectives. The current rifle inventory is
85, purchased in 2015. The additional 38 rifles will allow the Police Department to equip all
police vehicles with a patrol rifle.
The notice inviting bids was advertised on February 16, 2018 and offers were solicited for the
used firearms. A summary of the bids and offers received are as follows:
94 Vendors were notified
15 Vendors downloaded the bid
0 Bids received from a Santa Ana vendor
4 Bids received
The solicitation called for qualified vendors to submit a bid for 38 Daniel Defense rifles with
accessories as well as offer an in-store credit for 335 used rifles and shotguns. The 335 used
firearms are over 10 years old, which exceed the industry standards life cycle and are no longer
in use by Santa Ana Police Department. The bid received from Clyde Armory, Inc. is responsive
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Authorize Transaction with Clyde Armory, Inc.
April 17, 2018
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to the specifications and meets the City's requirements. The bid pricing for the 38 rifles with
accessories in the amount of $81,147, when combined with the trade-in credit value of $85,445,
offers the best value to the City. It funds the acquisition of 38 Daniel Defense rifles, rifle optics,
flashlight, slings and magazines and provides an additional $4,298, which will be used to buy
additional miscellaneous weapon accessories.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Strategic Goal # 1 — Community Safety,
Objective # 5 (provide high quality Police and Fire/Emergency Medical Services response within
the City of Santa Ana).
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this transaction. In exchange for 335 used firearms, the
vendor will issue an in-store credit in the amount of $85,445. The Police Department will buy
patrol rifles with accessories and other miscellaneous weapon accessories up to that dollar
amount.
Exhibit: 1. Abstract of Bids
EG/sp
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ABSTRACT OF BIDS
PATROL RIFLES AND ACCESSORIES (18-01
EXHIBIT 1
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Clyde
LC Action
Proforce
BIDDER
Armory, Inc.
Police Supply
Marketing
RifleGear
Location
Athens, GA
San Jose
Prescott
Fountain Valley
38 Rifles
38 Optic,
38 Streamlight
38 Sling
1050 Magazines
Total
$81,146.20
$83,627.84
$87,733.22
$81,017.23
Trade -In Value of 335
Firearms
$85,445.00
$ 79,800.00
$58,025.00
$22,675.00
TOTAL BID AMOUNT:
($4,298.80)
$3,827.83
$29,708.22
$58,342.23
EXHIBIT 1
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