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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 13p - Purchase of Uniforms for Police Department DATE: June 18, 2019 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 $73,000 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, 2019, through June 30, 2020, in an amount not to exceed $73,000. Funds for Fiscal Year 2019-20 have been allocated in the Operating Budget for uniforms and related support equipment. DISCUSSION In March 2015, the Police Department (the “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 an annual basis for a maximum of three (3) additional years. The current purchase order expires on June 30, 2019, and the Department is interested in extending the relationship for an additional year in an amount not to exceed $73,000. For over 37 years, Galls (previously known as 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. Galls serves approximately 100,000 customers nationally ranging from private security to federal, state, and local law enforcement and 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 June 18, 2019 Page 2 of 2 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 a Purchase Order with Galls, LLC as the Police Department’s uniform vendor for the period of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020, which will serve as the second 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, 2019, through June 30, 2020, the purchase of uniforms is not to exceed $73,000. Funds for Fiscal Year 2019-20 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 in an amount not to exceed $73,000.