Title
Police Firearm Ammunition
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts for the purchase of ammunition for an initial term of three years to the following:
‒ Dana Safety Supply Inc.,
‒ Lawmen’s Distribution, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to two, one-year renewal terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which they were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Kerr Putney, Police
Dave Johnson, Police
Steven Winterhalter, Police
Explanation
§ Police firearm ammunition is required for law enforcement training and annual firearms qualifications required by the State of North Carolina.
§ On July 8, 2019, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; three bids were received.
§ Dana Safety Supply Inc. and Lawmen’s Distribution were selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidders.
§ Total annual expenditures are estimated to be $356,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Per Charlotte Business INClusion Policy: Part C: Section 2.1(a) The city shall not establish Subcontracting Goals for Contracts where: (a) there are not subcontracting opportunities identified for the Contract; or (b) there are no SBEs or MBEs certified to perform the scopes of work that the city regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
This contract meets the provisions of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Police Operating Budget