Title
Police Protective Vests
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts for the purchase of body armor for an initial term of three years to the following:
‒ Galls LLC.,
‒ Lawmen’s Distribution LLC., and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to two, 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):
Johnny Jennings, Police
Brian Foley, Police
Explanation
§ The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department annually purchases approximately 300 to 400 body armor vests for new recruits and to replace expired vests. An officer’s vest requires replacement every five years for optimal safety.
§ On May 21, 2021, the City issued an Invitation to Bid on behalf of the Charlotte Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (CCPA); three bids were received.
§ Galls LLC. and Lawmen’s Distribution LLC. were selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidders.
§ CCPA contracts are available for the use of and to benefit all entities that must comply with state purchasing laws.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $526,550.
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 no subcontracting opportunities identified for the Contract; or (b) there are no MWBEs or SBEs 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