Item 503/2024
Final
City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
To:
Lisa L. Kim From: Chief El-Farra
Dept:
City Manager Dept: Police
Date: 12/10/2024
Subject: Approval of an increase to the purchase order with US Armor Corporation for Police Body Armor. (Action Item)
OBJECTIVE
To obtain City Council approval to increase the amount of the purchase order with US Armor Corporation for the purchase of police body armor for the Police Department.
BACKGROUND
Ballistic armor is custom-fitted for each individual officer, which results in several months for a vest to arrive after it has been ordered. In order for the vests to be properly fitted, the officer must travel to the vendor’s location for measurements both before and after the vest is made. US Armor Corporation is the only local vendor that can supply this equipment and necessary fittings, which is essential for officer safety.
DISCUSSION
The Police Department currently has an open purchase order (PO) with US Armor Corporation for $50,000 for the purchase of body armor. The PO has run out of funds, but it does not expire until February of 2025. The Department has had to purchase a high number of bulletproof vests due to a combination of vests reaching their five -year expiration date and an influx of new hires.
US Armor Corporation has an existing Sourcewell contract #011221-URM and has agreed to honor the prices and conditions in that contract for purchases made by the City.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funding of the $25,000 PO increase is included in the FY24-25 Police Department’s operating budget. No additional appropriation is needed.
Item 503/2024
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
Authorize the Finance Director to increase the purchase order for US Armor Corporation to a total of $75,000 to purchase police body armor.