22B - SPEC - TACTICAL BODY ARMOR VESTS

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 3, 2012 TITLE: CONTRACT AWARD TO ADAMSON POLICE PRODUCTS FOR TACTICAL BODY ARMOR VESTS (SPEC. NO. 12-070) 1 frpCITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ? As Recommended ? As Amended ? Ordinance on 1s1 Reading ? Ordinance on 2?d Reading ? Implementing Resolution ? Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Award a contract to Adamson Police Products for the purchase of tactical body armor vests in the amount of $33,700; and an annual blanket contract in the amount of $25,000 to provide miscellaneous police equipment and traffic flares, for a total annual amount not to exceed $58,700. DISCUSSION Police Officers assigned to the Police Department's Special Investigation Section (Narcotics, Vice and Career Criminal Units) are tasked with the responsibility of investigating and arresting criminals who are commonly armed to protect themselves and evade capture. In order to adequately protect officers while working undercover, a specialized tactical body armor vest with rapid deployment and high ballistic protection is required. The manufacturer's recommended replacement schedule is every five years. This contract will replace 20 vests that were purchased in 2006. The notice inviting bids was advertised on October 23, 2012 and bids were solicited. A summary of the bid invitations and bids received is as follows: 6 Invitations For Bid mailed 3 Bids received Bids were received and opened on November 15, 2012 and evaluated (Exhibit 1). The bid received from Adamson Police Products is responsive to the specifications and meets the City's requirements. This vendor also provides miscellaneous equipment and traffic flares to the Police Department. As a result of the award, the annual blanket order contract for Adamson Police Products also requires council approval. 22B-1