HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 21 - Law Enforcement Uniforms PurchaseMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR ANNUAL CONTRACTS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT UNIFORMS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider a resolution authorizing annual contracts for the
purchase of law enforcement uniforms with Galls, LLC as primary vendor
and C&G Wholesale as secondary vendor for the Police Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are available in account 117-42220-209-004
(Clothing Supplies Account) in an estimated annual amount of $100,000.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for law
enforcement uniforms on an as -needed basis.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with the City of Frisco, Texas as allowed by Texas Local
Government Code, Section 271 and Texas Government Code, Chapter
791. The contract is for an initial one-year period with four optional, one-
year renewals.
The City of Frisco, Texas solicited a best value bid for law enforcement
uniforms and awarded a primary contract to Galls, LLC and a secondary
contract to C&G Wholesale based on the best value criteria stated in the
bid. The secondary vendor will be utilized if the primary vendor is unable
to meet delivery requirements or stock the particular items. The Police
Department and Purchasing reviewed the contract for specification
compliance and pricing and determined that this contract would provide
the best product, service and pricing for meeting the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval
MH/LW
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-068
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE LAW
ENFORCEMENT UNIFORMS THROUGH AN ESTABLISHED
INTERLOCAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas is a local government in the State of
Texas and as such is empowered by the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271
and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791 to enter into a cooperative purchasing
program agreement with other qualified agencies in the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, the City of Frisco, Texas is a qualified entity as authorized by Texas
Local Government Code, Chapter 271 and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas, has established an interlocal agreement
with the City of Frisco, Texas and wishes to utilize established contracts meeting all State
of Texas bidding requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City of Frisco, Texas has established contract No. 1804-060, Law
Enforcement Uniforms, Galls, LLC and C&G Wholesale; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has a need to purchase law enforcement
uniforms; and
WHEREAS, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of this
resolution have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this resolution to be in the best
interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct
and are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes annual
contracts for law enforcement uniforms with Galls, LLC as primary vendor and C&G
Wholesale as secondary vendor through an interlocal cooperative agreement with the City
of Frisco, Texas in an estimated amount of $100,000.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of law enforcement uniforms.
Section 4. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 4th day of September, 2018.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney