TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Tom Kisela, City Manager
FROM: Dan Adams, Chief of Police
1. Subject
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Authorize purchase of ballistic vests and helmets from U.S. Armor Corporation.
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2. Summary
Purchase of ballistic vests and helmets from U.S. Armor Corporation using Cooperative Purchasing Agreement from the General Services Administration, Contract No. GS-07F-072DA. This purchase allows for the continuation of ballistic vests and helmets for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
3. Recommended Action
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Approve the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 purchase of ballistic vests and helmets from U.S. Armor Corporation for $60,000.
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4. Fiscal Impact
The total expenditure for this purchase is $60,000 and will be funded upon adoption of the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget through General Fund (100).
5. Strategic Plan Goals
Goal 1: Provide for a safe community
a: Provide staffing and resources to deliver services that ensure public safety.
6. Discussion and Background
The Police Department Training Division is responsible for issuing body armor that meets or exceeds the standards of the National Institute of Justice. Currently, the department purchases the Enforcer 6000 series for ballistic vests and Combat helmets exclusively from U.S. Armor Corporation (US Armor). Approved vests are issued to new incoming officers and replace expired vests. US Armor is the sole manufacturer of the Enforcer 6000 and does not depend on the use of distributors which helps maintain the cost of vests. Additionally, US Armor offers on-site fittings as all vests are custom made. US Armor is headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, California and is also an authorized dealer awarded a General Services Administration (GSA) Contract No. GS-07F-072DA, offering “better-than” GSA pricing.
The Police Department is requesting the continuation of ballistic vests and helmets during Fiscal Year 2024-2025 from US Armor for a total amount of $60,000.
7. ATTACHMENTS
• GSA Amendment GS-07F-072DA