HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11l - Purchase of Uniforms for the Police Department
DATE: June 5, 2018
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Robert Guthrie, Chief of Police
By: Dr. Jennifer Brutus, Sr. Management Analyst
SUBJECT: PURCHASE ORDER WITH GALLS, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF
UNIFORMS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $46,200
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, 2018, through June 30,
2019, in an amount not to exceed $46,200. Funds for Fiscal Year 2018-19 have been
allocated in the operating budget for uniforms and related support equipment.
DISCUSSION
In March 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”). Galls is a full service marketer and distributor of public safety, first
responder, and private security products. In June 2015, the City entered into a purchase
order contract with Galls for a three year period with the option to renew on a year-by-
year basis for a maximum of three (3) additional one year periods. The current purchase
order expires on June 30, 2018, and the Department is interested in renewing for the
period of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $46,200.
For over 37 years, Galls (previously known as Quartermaster) has been a leading
national 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. Galls serves approximately 100,000 customers nationally
ranging from private security, to federal, state and local law enforcement, to the U.S.
Military. The Department has benefited from a broad product selection and high level of
customer service.
Purchase of Police Uniforms from Galls, LLC
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The Department’s experience with Galls 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,
2018, through June 30, 2019, which will serve as the first of three renewals.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The proposed action does not constitute a project under the California Environmental
Quality Act (“CEQA”), and it can be seen with certainty that it will have no impact on the
environment. Thus, this matter is exempt under CEQA.
FISCAL IMPACT
For the term of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019, the purchase of uniforms is not to
exceed $46,200. Funds for Fiscal Year 2018-19 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 the period of July 1, 2018,
through June 30, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $46,200.