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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 17 - AmmunitionMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER MEETING DATE: MARCH 19, 2024 SUBJECT: RENEWAL OF ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR POLICE EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES, AND AMMUNITION RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for renewal of an annual contract for police equipment, accessories, and ammunition from Precision Delta Corporation for the Police Department. FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Police Department) for an annual estimated amount of $40,000. BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract is to purchase ammunition for Police Department firearms training and qualifications throughout the year. The department annually purchases thousands of rounds of both 9mm and .223 ammunition to maintain proficiency with Police Department issued firearms. Due to a global ammunition shortage due to world events and continuous depletion of ammunition, the department must purchase ammunition when available throughout the year to maintain adequate stock. The maintenance of our ammunition stock allows us to continue training and qualifications. This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buy Board) as allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271 and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791. The contract was for an initial one-year period with two, one-year renewal options. If approved, this will be for the first renewal available. Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to Precision Delta Corporation. The Police and Purchasing staff reviewed the contract for departmental specification compliance and pricing and determined that the contract would provide the best service and pricing for meeting the needs of the City. Staff recommends approval. WE/TM