HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11h- Purchase of Uniforms for Police Department
DATE: June 16, 2020
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Robert Guthrie, Chief of Police
By: Dr. Jennifer Brutus, Sr. Management Analyst
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF UNIFORMS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM
GALLS, LLC FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21
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, 2020, through June 30,
2021, in an amount not to exceed $76,900. Funds for Fiscal Year 2020-21 have been
allocated in the operating budget for uniforms and related support equipment.
BACKGROUND
In March of 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 of 2015, the City entered into a
purchase order contract with Galls for a three-year period with the option to renew on a
annual basis for a maximum of three additional one-year periods. The current purchase
order expires on June 30, 2020, and the Department is interested in renewing for the
period of July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021, in an amount not to exceed $76,900.
DISCUSSION
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, to
the U.S. Military. The company markets its products through a multi-channel selling
strategy, which includes dedicated salespeople, a highly efficient e-commerce platform,
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well-known seasonal product catalogs, and four retail service center locations. The
Department has benefited from a broad product selection and high level of customer
service.
The Department’s experience with Galls has been positive over the years and its 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 Department’s uniform
vendor for the period of July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021, which will serve as the last
of the three renewals authorized by the contract.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The proposed action does not constitute a project under the California Environmental
Quality Act (“CEQA”), based on Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as 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, 2020, through June 30, 2021, the purchase of uniforms is not to
exceed $76,900. Funds for Fiscal Year 2020-21 have been allocated in the operating
budget for uniforms and related support equipment.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council determine that this project is exempt under the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”); and approve the purchase of uniforms
for the Police Department from Galls, LLC for Fiscal Year 2020-21.