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Police Department
DATE: June 16, 2015
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Robert Guthrie, Chief of Police
By: Roy Nakamura, Lieutenant
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF UNIFORMS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM
GALLS, LLC
Recommendation: Approve
SUMMARY
It is recommended that the City Council approve the purchase of uniforms for sworn and
civilian employees from Galls, LLC for the period of July 1, 2015, through June 30,
2018, in an amount not to exceed $60,000 per year. Funds for Fiscal Year 2015 -16
have been allocated in the operating budget for uniforms and related support
equipment.
BACKGROUND
The City Council approved a purchase order with Quartermaster, Inc. for the purchase
of uniforms for the Police Department in February of 2012. The Department is seeking a
new uniform vendor as the existing purchase order will expire on June 30, 2015.
DISCUSSION
In March of 2015, the Police Department ( "Department ") conducted a formal bid process
for uniform products for sworn and civilian employees, and received one bid from Galls,
LLC. Galls, LLC, a full service marketer and distributor of public safety, first responder
and private security products, merged with Quartermaster, Inc. in January of 2012. The
company continues to operate under both business names; however, Galls is the parent
company.
For over 37 years, Quartermaster has been a leading national multi - channel specialty
distributor of public safety products. Its "head to toe" uniform and equipment solutions
include duty gear, uniforms, casual duty and tactical apparel, footwear, and
accessories. Quartermaster serves approximately 100,000 customers nationally ranging
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from private security, to federal, state and local law enforcement, to the U.S. Military.
Quartermaster markets its products through a multi - channel selling strategy, which
includes dedicated salespeople, a highly efficient e- commerce platform, well -known
seasonal product catalogs, and four retail service center locations. Since the merger,
Quartermaster's large customer base has benefitted from Galls' broad product offering
and high level of customer service.
The merger has not altered the service provided to the City. The Department's
experience with Galls and Quartermaster has been positive over the course of the
existing Agreement and the product pricing has been competitive. The company is able
to provide "one -stop shopping" and remains efficient and cost effective for the
Department and its personnel. Therefore, it is recommended that the City Council
approve Galls, LLC as the Police Department's uniform vendor for the period of July 1,
2015, through June 30, 2018, with the option to renew on a year -by -year basis for a
maximum of three (3) one year periods.
FISCAL IMPACT
The purchase of uniforms is not to exceed $60,000.00 per fiscal year. Funds for Fiscal
Year 2015 -16 have been allocated in the operating budget for uniforms and related
support equipment.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve a purchase order with Galls, LLC for
the purchase of uniforms for the Police Department for Fiscal Years 2015 -16 through
Fiscal Year 2017 -18, in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00.
Approved-
Dorrrinio Lazza
City Manager