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REQUEST FOR ~~ C O U N C I L ACTION ~du~uon 1Sr CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: JUNE 5, 2006 TITLE: CONTRACT AWARD FOR BALLISTIC VESTS (SPEC. NO. 06-017) .___-~ CITY MANAGER APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended ^ Ordinance on 15t Reading ^ Ordinance on 2"d Reading ^ Implementing Resolution ^ Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION Award a contract to Adamson Police Products for the purchase of ballistic vests in the amount of $54,537.90. DISCUSSION Police officers assigned to the Police Department's Special Investigation Section are tasked with the responsibility of investigating and arresting major narcotic suppliers who commonly arm themselves to protect their product and evade capture. Directed patrol and civic center officers assigned to the Field Operations Bureau are tasked with the responsibility of serving out search warrants and conducting tactical-related entries into structures. The officers require specialized, tactical body armor vests for additional ballistic protection and safety while performing their field job duties. The specialized, tactical body armor vests are currently not available to patrol officers. The vests currently used by Special Investigation officers are worn and outdated. In order to adequately protect staff, the Police Department follows the manufacturer's recommendation to replace the body armor every five years. This contract will replace 17 vests in Special Investigations and will provide 16 vests for officers in directed and civic center patrols. In order to provide the necessary specialized protection to police officers, staff recommends Council approval of the contract. An additional contingency amount has been included to allow for unanticipated purchases. 22C-1