Title
Tactical Equipment, Technology, and Related Products for Law Enforcement Outfitting - COOP 25-0554 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52141) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, to enter into a contract with Proforce Marketing, Inc. dba Proforce Law Enforcement to provide tactical equipment, technology, and related products for the Police Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the contract will not exceed $3,200,000.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide tactical equipment, technology, and other related products for the Police Department. The items include firearms, firearm replacement parts, ammunition, duty gear (belts, buckles, handcuff cases, and night vision goggles), and other equipment/accessories utilized by police in carrying out assigned tasks. These items are initially issued to personnel upon completion of the Police Academy. These items are also issued for the replacement of aged, worn, lost, and broken gear/equipment, as needed. The Police Department must be able to provide properly functioning and fitting professional equipment and gear for officers to utilize in carrying out their daily responsibilities.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, standard competition was waived as a result of an approved Determination Memo based on the following reason: Special Circumstances Alternative Competition. Purchasing Cooperative of America Contract RFP-OD-402-24 was awarded through a competitive process consistent with the City's procurement processes, as set forth in the Phoenix City Code, Chapter 43. The use of this cooperative contract will provide the City with competitive pricing for these products.
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about July 2, 2025, and continue through March 5, 2026, with four one-year options to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $3,200,000. Funding is available in the Police Department's operating budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.