Title
Police Duty Gear - Requirements Contract - NPPGov VH11603 (A) (Ordinance S-48284)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow additional expenditures under Contract 150290 with Proforce Marketing, Inc. dba Proforce Law Enforcement for the purchase of police duty gear for the Police Department. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The additional expenditures will not exceed $315,000.
Report
Summary
The Special Assignments Unit is requesting to add $165,000 to the current Proforce contract for the purchase of 12 additional sets of L3 PVS-31 Night Vision Systems (NVS). The current contract was requested to purchase 50 of the Night Vision Systems to replace aging inventory; however, due to limited funding, only 38 night vision goggles were purchased. Staff is requesting an additional $165,000 to be added to the contract for the purchase of the remaining 12 NVS and accessories originally authorized. NVS devices are utilized for high-risk events such as hostage rescue incidents, high risk search warrants, and workplace/school active shooter incidents.
The Property Management Unit (PMU) is also requesting to add $150,000 to the Proforce contract. The PMU is transitioning to 9mm Glock 17 Gen 5 which require the purchase of new holsters and ammo pouches. This contract covers duty belts, handcuff cases, and OC spray holders. Additional supplies are needed for new recruits.
Contract Term
The contract term is Sept. 1, 2019 through Aug. 31, 2024.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $315,000 in additional funds, the revised aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $802,500. Funds are available in the Police Department’s budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This contract was originally approved by City Council on May 15, 2019.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.