Title
Purchase of TYR Tactical Ballistic Vests - RFA 18-028 (Ordinance S-43985)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with TYR Tactical, LLC to provide tactical ballistic vests in the amount not to exceed $350,000. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Police Department, Tactical Support Bureau, houses the Special Assignment Unit and K-9 Unit, which are responsible for resolution of many incidents that endanger public safety. These incidents include barricaded subjects, high-risk search warrants, and arrests of subjects with high violence potential. The tactical ballistic vests provide a critical level of protection for police officers when deployed in these situations allowing them to conclude dangerous situations thus ensuring public safety.
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 TYR Tactical, LLC as the manufacturer of the tactical ballistic vests that best meet the specifications and performance standards of the Tactical Support Bureau. A Special Circumstance Without Competition Determination Memo was completed and approved by the Deputy Finance Director recommending the procurement with TYR Tactical, LLC be accepted.
Contract Term
The five-year contract will begin on or about Nov. 1, 2017 and end on or about Oct. 31, 2022.
Financial Impact
The expenditures against this contract shall not exceed the aggregate amount of $350,000 (including applicable taxes). 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.