Title
Ballistic Helmets for Police Department - One-Time Purchase - RFA 19-081 (Ordinance S-45320)
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 National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Level IIIA Ballistic Helmets for the replacement of helmets that are out of warranty and damaged. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate contract value will not exceed $116,000.
Report
Summary
The Phoenix Police Department's Tactical Response Units (TRU) and search warrant personnel utilize the NIJ Level IIIA Ballistic Helmet to provide a high level of protection for police officers during high-risk tactical deployments. The ballistic helmet is equipment with a detachable Paulson DK6-H150 riot face shield, adjustable crown net head harness, and includes a seven-year warranty. The current stock of ballistic helmets is approximately 14 years old. They have surpassed the warranty period and are experiencing structural integrity failure.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as a result of a Special Circumstance Without Competition Determination Memo citing FX Tactical, LLC as the supplier of the ballistic helmet that best meets the specification and performance standards of the Police Department's TRU. A Special Circumstance Without Competition Determination Memo was completed and approved by the Deputy Finance Director recommending the procurement with FX Tactical, LLC be accepted.
Contract Term
This is a one-time purchase to be issued on or about Dec. 13, 2018.
Financial Impact
The amount of the one-time purchase will not exceed $116,000 (including applicable taxes and shipping charges). 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.