HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 10 - Rifles and AccessoriesMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 18, 2020
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF RIFLES AND ACCESSORIES
FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of rifles and
accessories from GT Distributors, Inc. for the Police Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Capital Equipment Fund 325 for an amount not
to exceed $38,361.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for 10, AR15 platform rifles and accessories for each
rifle. The rifles will be replacing the current rifles, purchased in June of
2009, issued to Grapevine's SWAT team members. Through training and
qualification requirements, wear and tear on the weapon systems is
extensive. With the advancement in technology, it is beneficial and more
cost effective to purchase new weapons rather than replace the needed
parts for the older weapons.
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.
The account for apparatus and tools (325-42281-209-002) will be used to
complete the transaction.
Staff recommends approval
CG/LW