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APPROVAL OF PURCHASES FROM FEDERAL EASTERN INTERNATIONAL, INC UTILIZING THE STATE OF FLORIDA CONTRACT
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to approve purchases from Federal Eastern International, Inc. for fiscal year 2016 in an amount not-to-exceed $45,000 utilizing the State of Florida Contract No. 680-850-11-1
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Background:
On January 31, 2011, the State issued a contract with multiple manufacturer's of body armor. The contract was valid from January 31, 2011 through January 30, 2014 with renewal options. Renewals have been issued by the State extending the contract period through January 29, 2017. Each awarded body armor manufacturer provides retail sales of body armor through their authorized distributors which are identified in the State contract documents. Point Blank Enterprises, Inc., one of the awarded firms, provides the body armor that meets the Police Department's requirements. Federal Eastern International Inc. is the authorized distributor for Point Blank Enterprises for our region.
The Police Department has a number of body armor vests which will move outside of the manufacturer's guaranteed warranty period within the next few months. These vests must be replaced so that City Police Officers are protected.
This award is in accordance with the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 36, Section 36.02(C)(7) “Utilization of Other Governmental Entities’ Contracts.”
City Attorney Review:
Finance Department Review:
Finance recommends approval.
Funding Source:
001-2111-521-52.27 (Equipment <$1,000)
001-2115-521-52.27 (Equipment <$1,000)