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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the purchase of police uniforms and duty gear from Galls, LLC in an amount not to exceed $160,000.
SUMMARY
DATE: December 1, 2020
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Charles F. Kimble, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Purchase of police duty gear and uniforms
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Killeen Police Department purchases police uniforms and duty gear, from Galls, LLC. The uniforms and duty gear are purchased under Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. BuyBoard contract #587-19. The City of Killeen is a member of the TASB BuyBoard purchasing cooperative.
Uniforms are an essential item that, due to the nature of police work, require regular replacement. The department is also replacing older uniforms with a more comfortable and utilitarian style for daily wear. Current fiscal year expenditures to Galls, LLC are $7,348. Projected expenses will total approximately $160,000, primarily for new and replacement uniforms.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
Delay purchases until fiscal year 21-22.
Authorize the purchases as proposed.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff recommends authorizing the purchases of additional uniforms and equipment as proposed. These items are necessary items for the operations of the department.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
Yes, purchases made through a cooperative contract are exempt from the competitive bidding process as stated in Texas Local Government Code section 271.102, subchapter F; a local government that purchases goods or services under this subchapter satisfies any state law requiring the local government to seek competitive bids for the purchase of the goods or services.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Current fiscal year expenditures to Galls, LLC total $7,348. The total projected purchases from Galls, LLC for the current fi...
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