HomeMy WebLinkAbout12 NYLON GUN BELT 08-04-97AGENDA
NO. 12
8-4-97 -
DATE:
JULY 22, 1997
Inter-Com
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
POLICE DEPARTMENT
PURCHASE OF NYLON GUN BELT GEAR
Recommendation
Background
The Police Department would like to purchase 85 sets of Bianchi Acu-Mold nylon gun belt
gear for patrol officers. This equipment may be worn instead of existing leather gear for
the following reasons:
1. It is time to replace existing equipment simply due to its age; and
2. The nylon gear is light, more flexible, and easier on the back during a 12-hour shift.
The Department recommends the use of appropriated funds under the guidelines.of
Proposition 172; the Finance Department has reviewed the account and advised monies
are available at this time.
The following informal bids have been received by the Police Department:
.
Adamsons Industries.
Uniforms Inc.
Uniform Center
$10,200.00 plus tax
$12,244.25 plus tax
$17,242.25 plus tax
Since the actual cost of the lowest bid is so close to the City's $10,000 expenditure cap and
since the two other bids .are significantly more expensive, I recommend the formal bid
process be waived.
STEVE FOSTER, Captain
Acting Chief of Police
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