HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11k - Purchase of Police Department UniformsDATE: June 1, 2021
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Roy Nakamura, Chief of Police
By: Dr. Jennifer Brutus, Sr. Management Analyst
SUBJECT: PURCHASE ORDER WITH GALLS, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF
POLICE DEPARTMENT UNIFORMS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$60,000 PER YEAR
Recommendation: Approve
SUMMARY
It is recommended that the City Council approve the purchase of uniforms for sworn and
civilian employees from Galls, LLC (“Galls”) for the period of July 1, 2021, through June
30, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $60,000 per year. Funds for Fiscal Year 2021-22
have been allocated in the operating budget for uniforms and related support equipment.
BACKGROUND
The City has been purchasing uniforms and related support equipment from Galls
(previously known as Quartermaster) since 2012. The most current purchase order
contract was established in 2015 and it expires on June 30, 2021.
For over 37 years, Galls has been a leading national multi-channel specialty distributor of
public safety, first responder, and private security 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.
DISCUSSION
The Department is interested in executing a new purchase order contract for a three-year
period from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $60,000 per
year, with an option to renew for three additional years on a year-by-year basis.
Purchase of Police Uniforms from Galls, LLC
June 1, 2021
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The City’s purchasing rules allow the Department to use other agencies’ contracts to
facilitate purchases, also known as piggyback contracts. Oftentimes, the volume of these
contracts alone results in cost savings to the City. For this purchase, the Department will
piggyback on the City of Santa Ana’s Police Department Uniforms and Equipment
Contract with Galls (valued at $363,000 per year). The Department spends considerably
less (at most $60,000 per year) and will benefit from the bulk pricing rates made available
through Santa Ana’s contract. Staff also examined Santa Ana’s Request for Proposals
process and found it to be in line with the City’s purchasing rules; thus, it is considered
an efficient and effective practice to utilize this piggyback opportunity.
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, 2021, through June 30, 2024.
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, 2021, through June 30, 2024, the purchase of uniforms is not to
exceed $60,000 per year. Funds for Fiscal Year 2021-22 have been allocated in the City’s
Operating Budget for uniforms and related support equipment. The City is only charged
for items it actually orders under the agreement.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council determine that this project is exempt under the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”); and approve a purchase order contract
with Galls, LLC for the purchase of uniforms for the Police Department for Fiscal Year
2021-22 through Fiscal Year 2023-24, in an amount not exceed $60,000 per year.