SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize an increase to purchase order number 21000409 to Signal 15 Inc. of Largo, FL, for the purchase of ballistic vests and vest carriers in an amount of $35,000, bringing the total not-to-exceed annual amount to $135,000, through September 30, 2021 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
In December 2020, the Clearwater Police Department (CPD) requested a purchase order in the amount of $50,000 for the purchase of ballistic vests, piggybacking off the State of Florida contract 46151504-NASPO-17-ACS which expired in March 2021.
In February 2021, an increase of $50,000 was approved by the City Manager, bringing the total amount to $100,000. This additional purchase was a result of the implementation of external vest carriers because of the Body Worn Camera program. Since the vests were custom modified by Signal 15 Inc., the vest carriers were sole sourced through them.
Authorization is now requested to increase the purchase order by $35,000 for additional ballistic vests and vest carriers, which may be required for new employees, for a total annual not-to-exceed amount of $135,000.
Ballistic Vests: Piggyback off State of Florida contract 46151500-NASPO-21-ACS (Point Blank Enterprise was awarded vendor with Signal 15 Inc as the authorized dealer under this contract. Term of contract: 03.16.2021-11.10.2022)
Vest Carriers: Sole Source procurement
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Budgeted funds for FY21 are available in CPD cost code 0101131-547100, Uniforms-Employee.