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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11c - Purchase of Ammunition for the Police Department DATE: August 4, 2020 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Robert Guthrie, Chief of Police By: Dr. Jennifer Brutus, Sr. Management Analyst SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF AMMUNITION FROM SAN DIEGO POLICE EQUIPMENT CO., INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $112,700 Recommendation: Waive the Formal Bid Process and Approve SUMMARY It is recommended that the City Council authorize the purchase of new factory ammunition from San Diego Police Equipment Co., Inc. in an amount not to exceed $112,700. DISCUSSION All police officers are required to maintain standards of proficiency for various weapons used in their line of duty. Purchases of ammunition are made on an as-needed basis to maintain adequate inventory and officers’ proficiency levels through monthly qualifications and scheduled trainings. The Police Department maintains a variety of weapons in order to respond to any potential threats to the safety and welfare of the citizens of Arcadia. The Department’s weapons all require specialized types of ammunition, which are limited to specific manufacturers and authorized dealers. The Department utilizes two primary brands of ammunition, Federal Premium and Speer, which are owned and manufactured solely by Alliant Techsystems, Inc. (“ATK”). San Diego Police Equipment Co., Inc. is the sole authorized dealer and distributor of ATK ammunition for the Western United States region. Separately, the Department also purchases ammunition from Blackhills Ammunition, Inc., for ammunition specifically used for SWAT-sniper training and operations. ATK and Blackhills’ ammunition have been utilized by the Department for over a decade and continue to meet the Department’s ammunition standards based on ballistic capabilities, performance, and function reliability. Police Department Ammunition Purchase August 4, 2020 Page 2 of 2 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 Based on previous usage, approximately $112,700 in ammunition will be necessary during the Fiscal Year to meet the Department’s needs. Sufficient funds for the purchase of ammunition have been allocated in the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget under Patrol FTU supplies. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council determine that this project is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”); and waive the formal bid process and authorize the purchase of ammunition from San Diego Police Equipment Co., Inc. in an amount not to exceed $112,700.