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L61611111111 MMIAT"I CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MARCH 18, 2014 TITLE: CONTRACT AWARD TO GALLS, LLC FOR TACTICAL BODY ARMOR VESTS (SPEC. NO. 14 -008) CITY MANAGER • 1 ki I i • CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: :--:• ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1" Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2ntl Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For IK07\191I ill d91111 FILE NUMBER Award a contract to Galls, LLC for the purchase of tactical body armor vests in the amount of $100,600, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. DISCUSSION Police Officers assigned to the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT), Gang Suppression Unit and K -9 officers are tasked with the responsibility of handling incidents involving armed, barricaded suspects, hostage situations and high risk warrant services. These types of operations require an additional level of ballistic protection over and above what is issued to patrol officers. In order to adequately protect them, a specialized tactical body armor vest with additional ballistic coverage which incorporates neck protection, upper arm protection, groin protection and throat protection is required. The manufacture's recommended replacement schedule is every five years. The award of the contract will replace 49 vests purchased in 2008. The notice inviting bids was advertised on February 6, 2014 on the City's online bid management and publication system. A summary of the bid invitations and bids received is as follows: 252 Vendors were notified 4 Vendors downloaded the bid packet 0 Received from Santa Ana vendors 1 Bid received The bid was received and opened on February 18, 2014 and evaluated. The bid received from Galls, LLC is responsive to the specifications and meets the City's requirements. 22A -1