Title
Purchase of Paraclete Ballistic Shields - Requirements Contract - IFB 18-029 (Ordinance S-44162)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with FX Tactical, LLC to provide the Police Department with Paraclete Ballistic Shields. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate contract value will not exceed $567,050.
Report
Summary
The Police Department, Tactical Support Bureau and Airport Bureau, routinely utilizes Paraclete Ballistic Shields to protect citizens during evacuations, as well as to protect officers during containment and contact phases of fluid tactical incidents.
Procurement Information
IFB 18-029, Paraclete Ballistic Shields was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. One offer was received by the Procurement Division on October 13, 2017. The price has been determined to be fair and reasonable based on online research and past purchases.
FX Tactical, LLC $113,410
The Deputy Finance Director recommends the offer from FX Tactical, LLC be accepted as the lowest priced, responsive and responsible offer.
Contract Term
The five-year contract term will begin on or about Jan.1, 2018 and end on or about Dec. 31, 2022.
Financial Impact
The expenditures against this contract shall not exceed the aggregate amount of $567,050. Funds are available in the Police Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.