TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Chief Russ Mager, Police Department
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: June 6, 2023
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APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 01-23 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH VELOCITY SYSTEMS, LLC FOR PURCHASES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, UTILIZING GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION CONTRACT GS-07F--0181V - $90,000.
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to approve Resolution 01-23 approving agreement with Velocity Systems, LLC for purchases of law enforcement protective equipment, utilizing General Services Administration Contract GS-07F--0181V in the amount not to exceed $90,000.
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Background:
The Police Department would like to utilize the General Services Administration Contract GS-07F--0181V to purchase law enforcement protective equipment. The contract is valid from March 15, 2009, through March 14, 2024. The immediate need to utilize this contract is for replacement of thirty (30) Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team members vests, which expired in April of 2023. The replacement of vests has been approved in the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) budget for the current fiscal year. The cost of the armor carriers and ceramic plates is $67,500. This is necessary to maintain the integrity of meeting police industry standards for the safety of SWAT Team Personnel for equipment safety.The additional amount is requested for approval for miscellaneous needs through the term of the contract.
GSA establishes long-term government-wide contracts with companies for the acquisition of products and services at volume discount pricing. State and local governments are able to utilize these contracts for select goods and services.
This motion is in accordance with the Code of Ordinances Chapter 36, Commission Approval Required and Purchasing Policies, Accessing Contracts from Other Government Agencies and Not-For-Profit Organizations.
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency.
Funding Source:
Accounts listed below, subject to budget approvals and appropriations for each fiscal year during the term of the contract:
334-21-150-521.64-90 - Machinery & Equipment Other Machinery / Equipment
001-21-150-521.52-32 Operating Supplies/SWAT Expenditures
Timing of Request:
N/A