Title
Police Firearm Ammunition
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract for the purchase of Ammunition for one year to the following:
‒ Dana Safety Supply Inc.,
‒ Lawmens Distribution LLC, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to four, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Kerr Putney, Police
Rodney Harris, Police
Dave Johnson, Police
Explanation
§ Police firearm ammunition consists of bullets for pistols and rifles in various calibers, and 12 gauge shotgun shells.
§ Police firearm ammunition is required for law enforcement training and operations for Recruit School, SWAT Team, and annual firearms training.
§ On May 11, 2018, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; three bids were received.
§ Dana Safety Supply and Lawmen’s Distribution were selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidders to provide the products included in the solicitation.
§ Annual expenditures for the combined contracts are estimated to be $272,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goal is established because there are no subcontracting opportunities (Part B: Section 2.1 (a) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department Operating Budget