HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 16 - Police EquipmentMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2021
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF POLICE EQUIPMENT AND
SUPPLIES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of police equipment
and supplies from GT Distributors, Inc. for the Police Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Special Revenue Fund Federal Forfeiture and
the CCPD Fund budgets for a total amount not to exceed $137,357.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for 110 Glock Model 17, Gen5, 9mm pistols and
associated accessories for the Police Department. These accessories
include: a light, sights, mounting plates, and holsters. The pistols will be
replacing the current .40 caliber Glock Model 22 pistols used by the Police
Department. The current pistols were purchased in February 2010 and
need to be replaced.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative
(BuyBoard) as allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271
and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to GT
Distributors, Inc. The Police and Purchasing staff reviewed the contract for
departmental specification compliance and pricing and determined that
the contract would best meet the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval.
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