Title
Paraclete Trifecta-X III+ Ballistic Shields - IFB 17-148 (Ordinance S-43466)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with FX Tactical to provide the Phoenix Police Department with Paraclete Trifecta-X III+ Ballistic Shields for the replacement of shields that are out of warranty and damaged. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Police Department utilizes Paraclete Trifecta-X III+ Ballistic Shields to provide a high level of protection for police officers in high-risk situations, such as search warrants, arrests of subjects with high violence potential and resolution of barricaded subjects.
Procurement Information
IFB 17-148, Paraclete Trifecta-X III+ Ballistic Shields, was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. The solicitation was emailed to 55 vendors and was posted on the City's website. One offer was received by the Procurement Division on March 17, 2017. The price has been determined to be fair and reasonable based on online research and past purchases.
Contract Term
This is a one-time purchase to be issued on or about May 15, 2017.
Financial Impact
The amount of the one-time purchase will not exceed $157,000. 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.