TO: Public Safety Committee
FROM: William Evans, Chief of Police
SUBJECT:
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Approve the Purchase of Body Armor/Vests for SOS from First Spear in the Amount of $54,616.25
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BACKGROUND:
Joliet Police Special Operations Squad's (SOS) current body armor/vests were purchased in 2019 and have exceeded their shelf life and require replacement. To ensure compatibility with existing vest accessories, the new model vest must be from the same manufacturer. The requested quote includes 26 new tactical carriers with level IIIA body armor, and accessories.
CONCLUSION:
The police department received a quote of $54,616.25 from First Spear LLC as a sole source to make the transfer to the new model vests without the need for members to purchase replacements.
Section 2-438 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances states that purchases over $25,000.00 may be awarded without written specifications or bidding under certain circumstances. Three of these circumstances apply:
(a) Purchases which may only be practicably made from a single source;
(b) Purchases of equipment which, by reason of training of city personnel or an inventory of replacement parts maintained by the city, are compatible with the existing equipment owned by the city;
(f) Purchases when authorized by a concurring vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the Mayor and City Council;
Funds are available from Special Revenue Fund (Org Code: 22160020, Object Code: 557500, Project Code: ART36, $54,616.25)
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council authorize the purchase of the Body Armor/Vests from First Spear in the Amount of $ 54,616.25.
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