oversight for the city’s 75 parks that are geographically dispersed throughout the city.
Fleet Replacements:
IFB Vehicle
#
Description Dept. Year of
Vehicle
Meter Repair
Cost
2324-37 30886
One (1) Half-Ton
Crew Cab Short
Bed Pickup
Truck
PW. Building
Services
2008 76,359 $25,775.21
This truck will be utilized by Public Works - Building Maintenance in supporting repair and maintenance services within city owned buildings. This vehicle is a replacement for a vehicle that was involved in an accident.
DISCUSSION:
Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2324-37 Four (4) Half Ton Crew Cab Short Bed Pickup Trucks The City Manager authorized the Purchasing Manager to solicit the procurement of the various pickup trucks for City operating departments during the Fiscal Year 2023-2024. On January 9, 2024, the Purchasing Division issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2324-37 for the procurement of Four (4) Half-Ton Crew Cab Short Bed Pickup Trucks on the City’s PlanetBids public bidding website under various commodity codes. Prospective bidders were subsequently notified online and via email of the bid opportunity. Fifteen (15) companies downloaded the IFB document from PlanetBids.
On February 06, 2024, bids were formally opened in the City Clerk’s office and broadcast virtually via Microsoft Teams Livestream. One (1) bidder chose to respond. Based on providing the lowest responsive and responsible bid, City staff recommends awarding the four (4) HalfTon Crew Cab Short Bed Pickup Trucks to Napa Ford, Napa, CA for a total amount not to exceed $240,754.
IFB #2324-38 Five (5) Half-Ton Extended Cab Short Bed Pickup Trucks:
The City Manager authorized the Purchasing Manager to solicit the procurement of the various pickup trucks for City operating departments during the Fiscal Year 2023-2024. On January 9, 2024, the Purchasing Division issued IFB #2324-38 for the five (5) Half-Ton Extended Cab Short Bed Pickup Trucks on the City’s PlanetBids public bidding website under various commodity codes. Prospective bidders were subsequently notified online and via email of the bid opportunity. As a result, thirteen (13) companies downloaded the IFB document from PlanetBids.
On February 06, 2424, bids were formally opened in the City Clerk’s office and broadcast virtually via Microsoft Teams Livestream. Three (3) bidders chose to respond. Based on providing the lowest responsive and responsible bid, City staff recommends awarding the five (5) Half-Ton Extended Cab Short Bed Pickup Trucks to Napa Ford, Napa, CA for a total amount not to exceed $288,234.
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3.203, City staff recommends awarding bids for four (4) Half-Ton Crew Cab Short Bed Pickup Trucks to Napa Ford, Napa, CA and five (5) Half-Ton Extended Cab Short Bed Pickup Trucks to Napa Ford, Napa, CA.
For all vehicles and equipment, City staff recommends applying a change order of up to 15% in the event that any market changes occur between the timeframe of when the order is placed with the vendor and when the production of the vehicle is completed. With current inflation and the volatile vehicle market, City staff will ensure any price increases requested by the vendor align with the market change based on using the Commodities Research Unit indexes, which focus on indexes related to steel.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Sufficient funds for the one (1) Half-Ton Crew Cab Short Bed Pickup Truck are budgeted in Fiscal Year 2023-2024 in the Fleet Replacement Fund. The eight (8) Fleet Additions for the three (3) Half-Ton Crew Cab Short Bed Pickup Truck will be funded through General Fund Measure H and General Fund current operating budget, and the five (5) Half-Ton Extended Cab Short Bed Pickup will be funded by General Fund Measure H and General Fund current operating budget.
Below is a summary of the Fleet Additions and Replacement:
IFB No. Type of Fleet
Original
Amount
Change
Order
Amount not to
Exceed
2324-37 Four (4) Half Ton Crew Cab Short Bed Pickup Trucks $ 240,754 $ 36,114 $ 276,868 2324-38 Five (5) Half-Ton Extended Cab Short Bed Pickup Trucks $ 288,234 $ 43,236 $ 331,470 Grand Total $ 528,988 $ 79,350 $ 608,338
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
This item was presented at the December 14, 2022, Finance Committee to capture all City vehicle additions and replacements through Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 which included one (1) Half-Ton Crew Cab Short Bed Pickup Truck. In addition, during the FY 2023-24 Finance Committee Budget Workshops, the addition of three (3) Half-Ton Crew Cab Short Bed Pickup Trucks and five (5) Half-Ton Extended Cab Short Bed Pickups were captured as part of the additions and replacements identified by the Public Works Fleet Division.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff Recommendations:
Resolution approving the Award of Bid and purchase for four (4) Half Ton Crew Cab Short Bed Pickup Trucks to Napa Ford, Napa, CA in an amount not to exceed $240,754; authorizing the Purchasing Manager, or her designee, to issue the Purchase Order; and authorizing the Purchasing Manager or her designee to execute any Change Orders not to exceed 15% of the total purchase price, for a total amount not to exceed $276,868.
Resolution approving the Award of Bid and purchase for five (5) Half-Ton Extended Cab Short Bed Pickup Trucks to Napa Ford, Napa, CA in an amount not to exceed $288,234; authorizing the Purchasing Manager, or her designee, to issue the Purchase Order; and authorizing the Purchasing Manager or her designee to execute any Change Orders not to exceed 15% of the total purchase price, for a total amount not to exceed $331,470. #12..
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Approved by:
DeAnna Christensen, Director of Finance
Bill Sandhu, Public Works Director
Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
Attachments:
1. Resolution (2)
2. IFB 2324-37 and Cost Abstract (4) Half-Ton Pickup Trucks
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AWARD OF BID AND PURCHASE FOR
FOUR (4) HALF-TON CREW CAB SHORT BED PICKUP TRUCKS TO NAPA FORD, NAPA, CA FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $240,754;
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING MANAGER, OR HER DESIGNEE, TO ISSUE THE PURCHASE ORDER; AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING
MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ANY CHANGE ORDERS NOT TO EXCEED 15% OF THE TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE FOR A TOTAL
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $276,868
WHEREAS, every year, City vehicles and equipment are individually evaluated based on their age, condition, mileage and maintenance costs and a Fleet Replacement List is submitted to Council and is approved as part of a new fiscal year’s Public Works Fleet Budget; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager authorized the Purchasing Manager to solicit the procurement for the various pickup trucks for City operating departments during the Fiscal Year 2023-2024; and
WHEREAS, on January 9, 2024, the Purchasing Division issued IFB 2324-37 for the Four (4) Half Ton Crew Cab Short Bed Pickup Trucks on the City’s PlanetBids public bidding website under various commodity codes; and WHEREAS, prospective bidders were notified online and via email of the bid opportunity; and
WHEREAS, fifteen (15) companies downloaded the IFB document from PlanetBids; and
WHEREAS, on February 06, 2424, bids were formally opened in the City Clerk’s office and broadcast via Microsoft Teams Livestream and one (1) chose to respond; and #12..
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2 WHEREAS, based on providing the lowest responsive and responsible bid, City staff recommended to award the four (4) Half Ton Crew Cab Short Bed Pickup Trucks to Napa Ford, Napa, CA for the total amount not to exceed $240,754.
WHEREAS, Modesto Municipal Section 8-3.203 requires all purchases which meet or exceed $100,000 for material, equipment or contractual services to be formally bid. Based on providing the lowest responsive and responsible bid which conforms to the Modesto Municipal Code, 8-3.203 City staff recommends the award of bid for four (4) Half Ton Crew Cab Short Bed Pickup Trucks to Napa Ford, Napa, CA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Modesto that it hereby approves the Award of Bid and purchase for four (4) Half Ton Crew Cab Short Bed Pickup Trucks to Napa Ford, Napa, CA for an amount not to exceed $240,754.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Purchasing Manager, or her designee, is hereby authorized to issue the Purchase Order.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Purchasing Manager, or her designee, is hereby authorized to execute any change orders not to exceed 15% of the total purchase price, for a total amount not to exceed $276,868.
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3 The foregoing resolution was introduced in a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Modesto held on the 14th day of May 2024, by Councilmember ________, who moved its adoption, which motion being duly seconded by Councilmember ______, was upon roll call carried and the resolution adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
ATTEST: __________________________________
DIANE NAYARES-PEREZ, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BY: _____________________________
JOSE M. SANCHEZ, City Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AWARD OF BID AND PURCHASE FOR
FIVE (5) HALF-TON EXTENDED CAB SHORT BED PICKUP TRUCKS TO NAPA FORD, NAPA, CA FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $288,234;
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING MANAGER, OR HER DESIGNEE, TO ISSUE THE PURCHASE ORDER; AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING
MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ANY CHANGE ORDERS NOT TO EXCEED 15% OF THE TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE FOR A TOTAL
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $331,470
WHEREAS, every year, City vehicles and equipment are individually evaluated based on their age, condition, mileage and maintenance costs and a Fleet Replacement List is submitted to Council and is approved as part of a new fiscal year’s Public Works Fleet Budget; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager authorized the Purchasing Manager to solicit the procurement for the various pickup trucks for City operating departments during the Fiscal Year 2023-2024; and
WHEREAS, on January 9, 2024, the Purchasing Division issued IFB #2324-38 for the five (5) Half-Ton Extended Cab Short Bed Pickup Trucks on the City’s PlanetBids public bidding website under various commodity codes; and WHEREAS, prospective bidders were notified online and via email of the bid opportunity; and
WHEREAS, thirteen (13) companies downloaded the IFB document from PlanetBids; and
WHEREAS, on February 06, 2424, bids were formally opened in the City Clerk’s office and broadcast via Microsoft Teams Livestream and three (3) chose to respond; and #12..
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2 WHEREAS, based on providing the lowest responsive and responsible bid, City staff recommended to award the five (5) Half-Ton Extended Cab Short Bed Pickup Trucks to Napa Ford, Napa, CA for the total amount not to exceed $288,234; and WHEREAS, Modesto Municipal Section 8-3.203 requires all purchases which meet or exceed $100,000 for material, equipment or contractual services to be formally bid. Based on providing the lowest responsive and responsible bid which conforms to the Modesto Municipal Code, 8-3.203 City staff recommends the award of bid for five (5) Half-Ton Extended Cab Short Bed Pickup Trucks to Napa Ford, Napa, CA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Modesto that it hereby approves the Award of Bid and purchase for five (5) Half-Ton Extended Cab Short Bed Pickup Trucks to Napa Ford, Napa, CA for an amount not to exceed $288,234.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Purchasing Manager, or her designee, is hereby authorized to issue the Purchase Order for a total amount not to exceed $331,470.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Purchasing Manager, or her designee, is hereby authorized to execute any change orders not to exceed 15% of the total purchase price.
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3 The foregoing resolution was introduced in a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Modesto held on the 14th day of May 2024, by Councilmember ________, who moved its adoption, which motion being duly seconded by Councilmember ______, was upon roll call carried and the resolution adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
ATTEST: __________________________________
DIANE NAYARES-PEREZ, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BY: _____________________________
JOSE M. SANCHEZ, City Attorney
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ITEM # ITEM/DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT OF
ISSUE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION
1 One (1) Half Ton Crew Cab Short Bed Pickup Truck -
EXHIBIT A. FY 23-24, Line 111, 112 2 EA $57,489.53 $114,979.06 2 One (1) Half Ton Crew Cab Short Bed Pickup Truck -
EXHIBIT B. FY 23-24, Line 113 1 EA $54,058.53 $54,058.53 3 One (1) Half Ton Crew Cab Short Bed Pickup Truck -
EXHIBIT C. FY 20-21, Line 20 (reallocation) 1 EA $52,058.53 $52,058.53 SUB-TOTAL: $221,096.12
SALES TAX 8.875%: $19,622.28
TIRE FEE ($8.75 ea): $35.00
TOTAL: $240,753.40
NAPA FORD
CITY OF MODESTO
PO BOX 642 MODESTO CA 95353
IFB NO. 2324-37, (4) Half Ton Crew Cab Short Bed Pickup Truck Napa, CA
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ITEM # ITEM/DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT OF
ISSUE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION UNIT PRICE EXTENSION UNIT PRICE EXTENSION 1 Half Ton Extended Cab Short Bed Pickup - FY 23-24,
Line 114-118 5 EA $52,939.53 $264,697.65 $55,401.75 $277,008.75 $57,323.53 $286,617.65 SUB-TOTAL: $264,697.65 $277,008.75 $286,617.65
SALES TAX 8.875%: $23,491.92 $24,584.53 $25,437.32
TIRE FEE ($8.75 ea): $43.75 $43.75 $43.75
Electronic Filing Fee $0.00 $0.00 $165.00
TOTAL: $288,233.32 $301,637.03 $312,263.72
NAPA FORD AMERICAN CHEVROLET TOWNE FORD
CITY OF MODESTO
PO BOX 642 MODESTO CA 95353
IFB NO. 2324-38, (5) Half Ton Extended Cab Short Bed Pickup Truck Napa, CA Modesto, CA Redwood City, CA
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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE OF MEETING:
May 14, 2024
Date: April 23, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council
THROUGH: Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
FROM: Brandon Gillespie, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Protective Helmet Replacement
CONTACT: Felton Payne, Lieutenant, [email protected], 209-572-9500 DESCRIPTION:
Consider approving the purchase of protective helmets to L.N. Curtis and Sons DBA Curtis Blue Line, Walnut Creek, CA, for a total amount not to exceed $170,383. (Funding Source: Asset Forfeiture Funds)
STRATEGIC PLAN ELEMENT:
The recommended action supports the City’s 2020-2025 Strategic Plan Initiative of Governance and Service Delivery by building community trust in city government through transparent and efficient service delivery.
BACKGROUND:
In the fast-paced and unpredictable realm of law enforcement, officers are often the first line of defense in safeguarding our community. They bravely face active shooter incidents, barricade situations, hostage crises, civil unrest, and execute high-risk search warrants. Despite rigorous training in de-escalation and tactical communication, the volatile nature of these scenarios poses a significant risk to both officer safety and public security.
Recognizing the paramount importance of officer protection, the Modesto Police Department has historically equipped its personnel with essential protective gear, including protective ballistic helmets. These helmets have been indispensable in shielding officers from harm, thus enabling them to effectively protect our community. By ensuring our officers are well-protected, we enhance their ability to safely manage critical incidents, thereby safeguarding our community and strengthening public confidence in our department. However, the current helmets, acquired in the early 2000s, have surpassed their operational lifespan. Although they have served MPD well, technological advancements and wear over time have rendered them less effective, with diminished comfort and safety features.
In the early 2000’s the Modesto Police Department purchased ballistic helmets to fully equip every sworn peace officer. The helmets were issued to each officer and were deployed in the field during high-risk situations. Personal protective equipment like ballistic helmets typically has #13..
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an effective life of approximately five years. Over the last 20 years, the helmets have become worn and suffered interior damage. While the ballistic protection remains intact, the existing helmets no longer have the manufacturer’s warranty and additionally, due to the age of the technology, officers report great discomfort during long-term operations.
The Modesto Police Department strives to equip its employees with the latest personal protective equipment to help increase officer safety. While many other cities across the nation are experiencing an increase in violent crime, Modesto continues to see a decrease. One of the main contributing factors is that officers have a relentless drive to arrest violent offenders to drive down crime, and it is imperative they are provided with the appropriate equipment to keep them safe.
The current ballistic helmets have protected officers from injuries over the last 20 years but as the helmets have aged and worn out, they have lost their interior support. Since newer technology has been developed to make helmets lighter, more comfortable and offer an increase in ballistic protection, it is the desire of the Modesto Police Department to order 211 helmets, which is enough for every sworn officer.
DISCUSSION:
The Modesto Police Department began researching new ballistic helmet technology to determine if there were safer options available. The research team found the Busch helmet to be a significant update to the department’s current helmet. The helmet is lighter and adds an additional ballistic rating that passed Drug Enforcement Agency/Federal Bureau of Investigations helmet protocols, and the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) IIIA ballistic testing.
NIJ ballistic testing rates body armor (hard and soft) on its ability to protect from a range of handguns and rifles. NIJ IIIA is lightweight enough to be comfortable during the duty day and provide an effective level of protection from a larger caliber of bullet. The Busch ballistic helmet is NIJ Leve IIIA+ rated, comes with removable padding for added comfort, and an adjustable headband for a customized fit. The currently issued helmets are size-specific, which requires the police department to keep extra sizes on hand if a helmet is lost or damaged and does not ensure the best fit for everyone.
On February 1, 2024, the City Manager authorized the Purchasing Manager to solicit the procurement for Ballistic Helmets. On January 6, 2020, League of Oregon Cities issued Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 2010 for Law Enforcement Equipment on the NPPGov, Oregon Cities, and Find RFP online portals as well as the Daily Journal of Commerce and USA Today publications. On March 9, 2020, proposals were opened at 1201 Court St. NE Suite 200 Salem, OR 97301 by Procurement Specialist at League of Oregon Cities. Four (4) proposals were received and based on the criteria outlined in the RFP, four (4) contracts were awarded for this commodity which includes the Ballistic Helmet Purchase. Based on the highest scored responsive and responsible proposer offering pricing, product line, marketing, customer service proven experience, and coverage, City staff recommends to award to L.N. Curtis and Sons DBA Curtis Blue Line, Walnut Creek, CA to purchase Ballistic Helmets for an amount not to exceed $170,383.
National Purchasing Partners LLC DBA NPPGov is a cooperative procurement organization offering publicly solicited contracts to government entities nationwide which streamlines the procurement process by developing RFP’s for national competitive solicitations that meet or exceed local requirements. The competitive process is continually refined to best meet agency #13..
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needs and allows National Purchasing Partners DBA NPPGov to offer exceptional products from nationally acclaimed vendors.
Modesto Municipal Code (MMC) Section 8-3.203 generally requires all purchases, which meet or exceed $100,000 for material, equipment, or contractual services to be formally bid.
However, exceptions to the formal bidding process are granted in MMC 8-3.204(d) “Where the Purchasing Manager, in his or her discretion, determines that a process other than the formal bid procedure set forth in Section 8-3.203 will result in procurement for the City at the lowest possible cost commensurate with the desired quality.” In addition, MMC 8-3.202(h) encourages the Purchasing Manager to join with the State of California and other units of government in cooperative purchasing plans when the best cost savings interest of the City could be served.
By utilizing the competitive bidding process of National Purchasing Partners DBA NPPGov, the City is complying with the requirements defined under this code for protective ballistic helmets.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The anticipated cost of $170,383 will be charged to the Police Department’s Asset Forfeiture Fund. As part of the item, a budget adjustment has been included to amend the FY 2023-2024 Operating Budget for Cost Center 19465 – Asset Forfeiture, Account 52038 – Public Safety Equipment <$5,000 in the amount of $170,383 to both expenditures and revenues for the Asset Forfeiture cost center to account for the anticipated expenses.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
This item was presented to the Safety and Communities Committee on April 15, 2024, and the committee recommended forwarding this item to Council for approval.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff Recommendations:
Resolution approving the Competitive Bidding Process from National Purchasing Partners LLC, DBA NPPGov, League of Oregon Cities, with L.N. Curtis and Sons DBA Curtis Blue Line, Walnut Creek, CA, for the purchase of protective helmets for a total amount not to exceed $170,383; and authorizing the Purchasing Manager, or her designee, to issue the Purchase Order.
Approved by:
Brandon Gillespie, Chief of Police
Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Quote from L.N. Curtis and Sons DBA Curtis Blue Line
3. Proposal Evaluation Forms – League of Oregon Cities
4. RFP for Law Enforcement Equipment – League of Oregon Cities
5. RFP Submittal from L.N. Curtis and Sons DBA Curtis Blue Line – League of Oregon Cities
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MODESTO CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-?
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS FROM
NATIONAL PURCHASING PARTNERS LLC, DBA NPPGOV, LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES, WITH L.N. CURTIS AND SONS DBA CURTIS BLUE LINE,
WALNUT CREEK, CA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROTECTIVE HELMETS FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $170,383; AND AUTHORIZING
THE PURCHASING MANAGER, OR HER DESIGNEE, TO ISSUE THE
PURCHASE ORDER
WHEREAS, recognizing the paramount importance of officer protection, the Modesto Police Department has historically equipped its personnel with essential protective gear, including protective ballistic helmets; and WHERAS, these helmets have been indispensable in shielding officers from harm, thus enabling them to effectively protect our community; and WHEREAS, the current helmets, acquired in the early 2000s, have surpassed their operational lifespan, and
WHEREAS, the Modesto Police Department researched new ballistic helmet technology to determine if there were safer options available; and WHEREAS, the research team found the Busch helmet to be a significant update to the department’s current helmet that is lightweight enough to be comfortable to wear during the duty day and provide an effective level of protection from a larger caliber of bullet; and
WHEREAS, Modesto Municipal Code Section 8-3.203 generally requires all purchases, which meet or exceed $100,000 for material, equipment or contractual services to be formally bid. However, exceptions to the formal bidding process are granted in MMC 8-3.204(d) “Where the Purchasing Manager, in her discretion, determines that a process other than the formal bid procedure set forth in Section 8-3.203 #13..
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will result in procurement for the City at the lowest possible cost commensurate with the desired quality.” In addition, MMC 8-3.202(h) encourages the Purchasing Manager to join with the State of California and other units of government in cooperative purchasing plans when the best cost savings interest of the City would be served. By utilizing the competitive bidding process of National Purchasing Partners DBA NPPGov, the City is complying with the requirements defined under this code for protective ballistic helmets.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Modesto approves the Competitive Bidding Process from National Purchasing Partners LLC, DBA NPPGov, League of Oregon Cities, with L.N. Curtis and Sons DBA Curtis Blue Line, Walnut Creek, CA, for the purchase of protective helmets for a total amount not to exceed $170,383.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Purchasing Manager, or her designee, is authorized to issue the Purchase Order.
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The foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Modesto held on the 14th day of May, 2024, by Councilmember ?, who moved its adoption, which motion being duly seconded by Councilmember ?, was upon roll call carried and the resolution adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
ATTEST: _______________________________
DIANE NAYARES-PEREZ, City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BY: _____________________________________
JOSE M. SANCHEZ, City Attorney
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Ph: 925-269-4100
[email protected]
UEI#: DDLSADSWN7U7
CBL Dublin
6723 Sierra Court, Suite C
Dublin, CA 94568
www.CurtisBlueLine.com
Quotation No. 285343
Quotation
CUSTOMER: SHIP TO:
Modesto City Police
Department
600 10th Street
Modesto CA 95354
Modesto Police Department
Busch Helmets - Jonathan
Rodriguez
1124 F Street
Modesto CA 95354
QUOTATION NO. ISSUED DATE EXPIRATION DATE
285343 12/28/2023 05/31/2024
SALESPERSON CUSTOMER SERVICE REP
Mike McCollin
[email protected]
925-334-1254
Mike McCollin
[email protected]
925-334-1254
REQUISITION NO. REQUESTING PARTY CUSTOMER NO. TERMS OFFER CLASS Busch Helmets
Jonathan Rodriguez
Busch Helmets -
Jonathan Rodriguez
C53956 Net 30 NPP-LE
F.O.B. SHIP VIA DELIVERY REQ. BY
FTSP Standard Shipping
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
NPP- Contract Number: PS20275 Law Enforcement Equipment (RFP 2010) Government Local Government M-5697377 CITY OF MODESTO
NOTES & DISCLAIMERS
Thank you for this opportunity to quote. We are pleased to offer requested items below. If you have any questions, need additional information, or would like to place an order, please contact your Customer Service Rep as noted above.
Safety Warning Notice: Products offered, sold, or invoiced herewith may have an applicable Safety Data Sheet (SDS) as prepared by the manufacturer of the product. The SDS is provided with the product. In addition, manufacturer’s safety and/or warning notices, instructions and information relating to the proper use and care of the product is provided with the product. All applicable SDS, safety and/or warning notices, instructions and other information provided with the product should be thoroughly read, reviewed, and understood prior to handling, distributing, using, reselling, or servicing any and all products provided by Curtis. Materials utilized to clean, repair, maintain and/or service your owned equipment, as well as Curtis owned equipment, may contain per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to meet national standards or original equipment manufacturer specifications. For other important product notices and warnings, or to request an SDS, product specifications, manufacturer’s safety notices, instructions and/or warning notices, please contact Curtis or visit https://www.curtisblueline.com/product-notices-warnings
LN QTY UNIT PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION PL UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE 1 211 EA 1353816 BUSCH
PROTECTIVE
Black AMP-1E Full-Cut ACH Ballistic
Helmet with CMR-1 Rails and Padded
Bag
* No NVG Holes
* Unisex Size: 6-1/2 to 8
* Certification: NIJ Level IIIA+
$638.00 $134,618.00
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[email protected]
UEI#: DDLSADSWN7U7
CBL Dublin
6723 Sierra Court, Suite C
Dublin, CA 94568
www.CurtisBlueLine.com
Quotation No. 285343
LN QTY UNIT PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION PL UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE 2 211 EA SAFARILAND
CUSTOM
As Below:
1353921 - padded carry bag
$47.25 $9,969.75
3 50 EA 1353857 BUSCH
PROTECTIVE
Standard 6.2" Liquid Barrier 5mm Riot
Impact CAV-1PC Visor
* Fits Busch Series Helmets
$235.00 $11,750.00
Small Business
CAGE Code: 5E720
SIC Code: 5099
Federal Tax ID: 94-1214350
UEI #DDLSADSWN7U7
This pricing remains firm until 05/31/2024. Contact us for updated pricing after this date.
Due to market volatility and supply shortages, we recommend contacting your local L.N. Curtis and sons office prior to placing your order to confirm pricing and availability. This excludes our GSA Contract and other Fixed Price Contracts which are governed by contract-specific prices, terms, and conditions.
Subtotal $156,337.75
Estimated Tax Total $13,874.98
Transportation $170.00
Total $170,382.73
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NOTICE OF SOLICITATION
LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES
RFP NUMBER 2010
SOLICITATION FOR: LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT
Notice is hereby given that the LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES will accept sealed proposals for LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT at the address listed below, until 5:00 PM PST on March 9th, 2020. Those proposals will be for the LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES and members of National Purchasing Partners Government Division (“NPPGov”) across the nation, including but not limited to governmental units incorporated by “ATTACHMENT H” of the Request for Proposal (RFP), WIPHE members identified in “ATTACHMENT G” of the RFP, as well as government units in all other states (collectively, “Participating Agencies”). Significant sales potential exists because the resulting Master Price Agreement for national proposers will include piggy backing language that permits use of the Master Price Agreement nationwide which may allow Participating Agencies to forego duplicating the formal solicitation process and expend staff resources and funds.
All Proposals must be signed, sealed and addressed to:
Mailing Address:
LOC PUBLIC “LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT RFP” #2010
LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES
c/o Procurement Specialist
1201 Court St. NE
Suite 200
Salem, OR 97301
All Proposals must clearly state RFP #2010 and Proposing company’s full name on the OUTERMOST packaging.
NOTE: THE LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES WILL NOT ACCEPT PROPOSAL ENVELOPES WITH INSUFFICIENT POSTAGE.
INQUIRIES:
LOC “LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT RFP” #2010
LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES
c/o Procurement Specialist
1201 Court St. NE
Suite 200
Salem, OR 97301
[email protected]
The solicitation documents may be reviewed at the office address listed above.
NOTE: NOTICES OF SOLICITATION WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL OF
COMMERCE, USA TODAY
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IMPORTANT
PLEASE READ BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR PROPOSAL
SOLICITATIONS FOR: LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT
1.0 INTENT:
1.1 GENERAL INTENT
The LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES (“LOC”) serves as the “Lead Contracting Agency” for this solicitation on behalf of its members, and as authorized by the LOC Intergovernmental Agreement, which is an agreement for intergovernmental cooperation among select local Oregon governments and recognized under ORS Chapter 190. LOC, in association with the members of National Purchasing Partners, LLC dba NPPGov (hereinafter referred to as “NPPGov”), comprises a cooperative procurement group. NPPGov membership includes government entities, non-profit organizations across the nation, members of Public Safety GPO, First Responders GPO, and Law Enforcement GPO, Hawaii, and Oregon local government units (ATTACHMENT H), and WIPHE members (ATTACHMENT G), as well as all other government units in all other states, as authorized under the terms of the Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement executed by all Lead Contracting and Participating Agencies (the foregoing list of entities hereinafter referred to as “Participating Agencies”). This procurement group is soliciting proposals from qualified companies (hereinafter referred to as “Proposer”) to enter into a Master Price Agreement for LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT.
The intent of this Interstate Cooperative Procurement Solicitation (hereinafter referred to as “Solicitation” or “RFP”) is to invite Proposers to submit a competitive pricing proposal offering LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT to LOC, which will then be made available to NPPGov members locally and nationwide; to reduce expenses by eliminating multiple requests for proposals and multiple responses by Vendors; and to obtain discounted pricing through volume purchasing. Significant sales potential exists because the Master Price Agreement will be used nationwide which may allow Participating Agencies to forego duplicating the formal solicitation process and expend staff resources. Preferably, the successful Proposer will provide its entire catalog of products and/or services in order that Participating Agencies who wish to access the Master Price Agreement may order a broad range of goods and services as needed.
With the exception of successful local Proposer(s) capable of servicing LOC and Participating Agencies within the state of Oregon, successful Proposer(s) should have a strong national presence for LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT for use by government agencies nationwide.
This Solicitation meets Oregon public contracting requirements (ORS 279A et. seq.) and may not be appropriate under or meet Participating Agencies’ procurement laws. Participating Agencies are urged to seek independent review by their legal counsel to ensure compliance with all local and state solicitation requirements.
1.2 POTENTIAL MARKET
The LOC is publishing this RFP to create publicly awarded contracts for use by its members, which may also benefit the thousands of fellow members of NPPGov, Public Safety GPO, First Responders GPO, and Law Enforcement GPO. These are nationwide programs representing member government agencies #13..
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in all 50 states. We encourage each Proposer’s response to be a collaborative effort including manufacturer and distributor (when they are not the same company) to ensure nationwide contract utilization.
Proposer’s response should also take into consideration the considerable market potential for this Solicitation. Because the successful proposal will be incorporated into a nationwide cooperative procurement program including tens of thousands of state, local government and non-profit participants from all 50 states, the LOC believes that contracts created from this Solicitation will provide vendors with a significant market advantage. Members of NPPGov, Public Safety GPO, First Responders GPO, and Law Enforcement GPO and current vendors who participate in the program indicate the ability to shorten the sale cycle by eliminating the need to complete individual RFP processes is a significant advantage to participation.
The LOC believes that participation in the NPPGov purchasing program benefits both its Participating Agencies and successful Proposers. NPPGov engages with successful proposers who complete the Vendor Administration Agreement through a marketing and sales partnership. This partnership includes (but is not limited to) contract promotion to members, contract administration support to potential customers and live customer phone support.
1.3 REQUIREMENTS
1.3.1 The RFP and resulting Master Price Agreement are anticipated for use by the LOC’s government members, as well as other Participating Agencies across the nation. The LOC has entered into an Intergovernmental (interlocal) Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with other Participating Agencies for the purpose of obtaining Master Price Agreements with various vendors. Interlocal cooperative purchasing agreements allow Participating Agencies to make purchases at the LOC’s accepted proposal price, terms and conditions, provided that the Participating Agency has satisfied all of its local and state cooperative procurement requirements. By submitting a proposal, the Proposer(s) agrees to make the same proposal terms and price, exclusive of any possible rebates, incentives, freight and transportation fees, available to other Participating Agencies. The LOC and NPPGov will not incur any direct liability with respect to specifications, delivery, payment, or any other aspect of purchases by such Participating Agencies or nonprofit institutions. The Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement is incorporated by reference herein and is available upon request — See Attachment A.
The successful Proposer must work directly with the Participating Agencies concerning the placement of orders, disputes, invoicing and payment. The LOC and NPPGov shall not be held liable for any costs or damages incurred by or as a result of the actions of the Vendor or any Participating Agency. Successful Proposers must comply with the state and local laws, rules and regulations in each state and locality where the product or service is provided.
1.3.2 Each Participating Agency shall execute a Participating Agency Endorsement and Authorization included in the Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement. While the terms of the Master Price Agreement shall govern the general pricing terms, each Participating Agency may request modification of the Master Price Agreement in accordance with each Participating Agency’s state and/or local purchasing laws, rules, regulations and procedures, provided said modifications are not material changes. Each Participating Agency may, at its discretion, and upon written agreement by the Participating Agency and Successful Proposer, request additional legal and procedural provisions not included herein that the successful Proposer must adhere to if it wishes to conduct business with said Participating Agency using the Master Price Agreement.
1.3.3 NPPGov, Public Safety GPO, First Responders GPO, and Law Enforcement GPO provide vendor exposure/marketing and contract utilization support for the successful Proposer’s products and services. Successful Proposers servicing the awarded contract to Participating Agencies shall pay a Contract Administration Fee representing 2% percent of actual net sales under the Master Price Agreement as established in the NPPGov Vendor Administration Agreement (available upon request). Administration fee may not be listed or charged as a #13..
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separate line item to users of the contract. The value of trade-ins or rebates shall not affect the amount of the administration fee paid to NPPGov.
1.4 MULTIPLE AWARDS
Multiple awards may be granted to meet the requirements of this Solicitation provided that such awards are differentiated by product make and model, service, and/or distribution regions and capabilities of the successful Proposers. Specifically, the LOC may award separate contracts to Proposers in order to cover all local and national geographical markets, electronic purchasing capabilities, and products and services identified in this Request for Proposal, as well as the diverse and large number of Participating Agencies.
The award of multiple contracts is to be determined upon receipt and review of all proposals, and based upon the general criteria provided herein. The LOC may solicit proposals from local qualified companies with or without a national presence provided that the successful Proposer is able to provide the LOC with the products and services requested. Multiple awards will ensure fulfillment of current and future requirements of the diverse and large number of Participating Agencies. In the event a local Proposer with no national distribution capabilities best meets the proposal selection criteria, multiple local and nationwide responsive proposals may be awarded simultaneously in the best interests of local commerce, compliance with local laws, and the Participating Agencies nationwide.
Proposers should be able to serve the needs of Participating Agencies on a national basis. However, this requirement shall not exclude local Proposers without a national presence that are capable of meeting the requirements of the LOC within the state of Oregon.
1.5 CONTRACT USAGE
The actual utilization of any Master Price Agreement will be at the sole discretion of LOC and the other Participating Agencies. It is the intent of this Request for Proposal and resulting Master Price Agreement that Participating Agencies may buy directly from Successful Proposers without the need for further solicitation. However, Participating Agencies are urged to seek independent review by their legal counsel to ensure compliance with all local and state solicitation requirements as well as the need of further notice prior to utilizing the Master Price Agreement
1.6 BACKGROUND OF NPPGov
NPPGov, owned by two non-profit healthcare organizations, provides group purchasing opportunities and purchasing administrative support for governmental entities and nonprofit institutions within its membership. NPPGov’s membership includes participating public and nonprofit entities across North America.
1.7 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The LOC encourages Minority and Women-owned Small Business Proposers to submit proposals.
1.8 QUALIFIED REHABILITATION FACILITIES
Oregon Public Agencies are prohibited from use of products and services offered under this contract that are already provided by qualified nonprofit agencies for disabled individuals as listed on the Department of Administrative Service’s Procurement List pursuant to ORS 279.835 ORS 279.855. Please see www.OregonRehabilitation.org/qrf for more information.
2.0 SCOPE OF WORK:
2.1 REQUIREMENTS OF PROPOSERS SUBMITTING A RESPONSE:
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Agencies.
2.1.1 PROPOSER COMMITMENTS
Each Proposer is required to commit to low pricing, and accurate and timely reporting to NPPGov pursuant to the reporting requirements identified in the NPPGov Vendor Administration Agreement (available upon request). In addition, successful Proposer(s) with a national presence must commit to marketing of the Master Price Agreement nationwide and that the sales force will be trained, engaged and committed to offering NPPGov pricing to member government agencies nationwide, including the opportunity for NPPGov to train the Vendor sales staff.
2.1.2 PROPOSERS MUST COMPLETE “ATTACHMENT B” – PROPOSER PROFILE WORKBOOK”.
2.2 PRODUCTS AND SERVICES:
2.2.1 Provide a description of the LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT offered as set forth in ATTACHMENT C. The primary objective is for the Proposer(s) to provide the Proposer(s)’s entire catalog of products and services (“catalog discount”) that are responsive to this RFP so that Participating Agencies may order a broad range of products and services as appropriate for their needs. Anticipated future models and related products/services that may be offered during the term of the resulting Master Price Agreement should also be in included in Vendor’s Proposal.
2.2.2 All products offered must be new, unused and the most current product lines, unless otherwise clearly identified as remanufactured goods.
2.2.3 Describe any special programs that Proposer offers that shall improve the ability of the Participating Agencies to access the products, such as retail store availability, expedited delivery intervals, item sourcing, or other unique plans and services.
2.2.4 Additional Benefits: Proposer shall identify any other added value it offers to the LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES (“LOC”) and Participating Agencies (e.g. convenience cards, individual/member discounts, additional admin fee, etc.)
2.3 PRICING:
2.3.1 Pricing for the products and services may be based on “ATTACHMENT D” - PRICING SCHEDULE as follows:
A A fixed percentage (%) off marked price based on the Proposer’s catalog or retail store price for each CATEGORY specified in ATTACHMENT D – PRICING SCHEDULE.
Proposer shall identify the catalog used.
Option (A) is preferred. If option (A) is not feasible proposer may use option (B) provided Proposer includes a justification.
B Alternatively, contract pricing may be based upon fixed prices (contingencies for economic price adjustments must be identified in the proposal), or a combination fixed percentage off and firm fixed prices. Proposer may offer additional discounts to LOC and Participating Agencies based on volume.
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Master Price Agreement.
2.3.2 Proposers may also add additional products and services provided that any additions reasonably fall within the intent of the original RFP specifications. Pricing on additions shall be equivalent to the percentage discount for other similar products. Proposer may provide a web-link with current product listings, which may be updated periodically, as allowed by the terms of the resulting Master Price Agreement. Proposer may replace or add product lines to an existing contract if the line is replacing or supplementing products on contract, is equal or superior to the original products offered, is discounted in a similar or to a greater degree, and if the products meet the requirements of the solicitation. No products may be added to avoid competitive procurement requirements. LOC may reject any additions without cause.
2.3.3 Explain any additional pricing incentives that may be available such as large volume purchases, cash terms, or rebates to Participating Agencies. However, steeper discounts are preferred to rebates.
2.3.4 All pricing proposals shall clearly explain how freight and/or delivery costs are determined as described in ATTACHMENT D PRICING SCHEDULE herein.
2.4 TAX:
Proposers shall strictly adhere to all federal, state and local tax requirements applicable to their operation, and to any contract or activity resulting from this Solicitation.
3.0 SPECIAL TERMS & CONDITIONS:
3.1 MASTER PRICE AGREEMENT TERM:
As a result of this Solicitation the successful Proposer(s) shall be awarded a Master Price Agreement for a three (3) year period. The Master Price Agreement may be extended up to a maximum of three (3) additional one (1) year periods.
3.2 MASTER PRICE AGREEMENT ACCESS PROVISIONS
Utilization of the Master Price Agreement will be at the discretion of the LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES (“LOC”) and Participating Agencies. The LOC shall be under no obligation to purchase off of the Master Price Agreement. Assuming all local competitive solicitation requirements have been met, Participating Agencies may purchase directly from the successful Proposer(s) without the need for further solicitation.
3.3 INDEMNIFICATIONS AND INSURANCE:
Indemnification and insurance requirements will vary based on the nature of the RFP. Proposer is responsible for submitting appropriate indemnification and insurance coverage as applicable.
3.3.1 Indemnification
The successful Proposer shall indemnify the LOC and NPPGov as specified in the Master Price Agreement.
3.3.2 Insurance Requirements.
Proposer(s), at Proposer(s)’s own expense, shall purchase and maintain the herein stipulated minimum insurance from a reputable company or companies duly licensed by the State of Oregon. In lieu of State of Oregon licensing, the stipulated insurance may be purchased from a #13..
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company or companies that are authorized to do business in the State of Oregon, provided that said insurance companies meet the approval of the LOC.
Proposer(s)’s insurance shall be primary insurance with respect to the LOC, and any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the LOC shall not contribute to it.
Award of this Solicitation is contingent upon the required insurance policies and/or endorsements identified herein. The LOC shall not be obligated to review such policies and/or endorsements or to advise Proposer(s) of any deficiencies in such policies and endorsements, and such receipt shall not relieve Proposer(s) from, or be deemed a waiver of the LOC’s right to insist on strict fulfillment of Proposer(s)’s obligations under this RFP.
The insurance policies required by this RFP, except Workers’ Compensation, shall name the LOC, its agents, representatives, officers, directors, officials and employees as an Additional Insured.
The policies required hereunder, except Workers’ Compensation, shall contain a waiver of transfer of rights of recovery (subrogation) against the LOC, its agents, representatives, officers, directors, officials and employees for any claims arising out of Proposer(s)’s work or service.
3.3.3 Commercial, automobile and workers’ compensation insurance.
3.3.3.1 Commercial General Liability. Proposer(s) shall maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance (CGL) and, if necessary, Commercial Umbrella Insurance. The policy shall include coverage for bodily injury, broad form property damage, personal injury, products and completed operations and blanket contractual coverage including, but not limited to, the liability assumed under the indemnification provisions of the Master Price Agreement.
3.3.3.2 Automobile Liability. Proposer(s) shall maintain Automobile Liability Insurance and, if necessary, Commercial Umbrella Insurance. If hazardous substances, materials, or wastes are to be transported, MCS 90 endorsement shall be included.
3.3.3.3 Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability. Proposer(s) shall carry Workers’ Compensation insurance to cover obligations imposed by federal and state statutes having jurisdiction over Proposer(s)’s employees engaged in the performance of the work or services, as well as Employer’s Liability insurance.
In case any work is subcontracted, Proposer(s) will require the SubProposer(s) to provide Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability insurance to at least the same extent as required of Proposer(s).
4.0 SCHEDULE, RESPONSE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION
4.1 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
4.1.1 Publication of Request for Proposal
Publication of this Solicitation conforms with ORS 279B, to include Public Notice by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the area where the LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES (“LOC”) is located no less than 30 days prior to the proposal due date, as well as posting of the Public Notice on the web site that typically posts Public Notices concerning the LOC.
Solicitation Notice Publication : January 6th, 2020
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4.1.2 Question and Answer period
The LOC will post questions and answers concerning this Solicitation no later than 10 days prior to the proposal due date. All questions shall be submitted in writing via email to 2010, Contract Manager, at [email protected]. The LOC reserves the right to accept and answer questions after the question and answer period has expired. All questions and answers will be posted on the LOC website at www.orcities.org.
4.1.3 Submission of Proposals
There will be no mandatory pre-proposal meeting. All questions must be submitted via email as directed above. If necessary, questions can be submitted in writing to LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES, c/o Mike Cully, 1201 Court St. NE, Suite 200, Salem, OR 97301 or [email protected].
Close date: Deadline for submission of proposals is 5:00 PM PST, on March 9th, 2020. The LOC must receive all proposals before 5:00 PM PST on the above closing date in the office of the LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES, c/o Mike Cully, Executive Director, 1201 Court St. NE, Suite 200, Salem, OR 97301.
Approximate opening date: 9:00 AM PST on March 10th, 2020 at the office of the LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES, c/o Mike Cully, 1201 Court St. NE, Suite 200, Salem, OR 97301.
Proposal selection: March 10th, 2020 to March 31st, 2020.
Approximate award date: April 14th, 2020.
All responses to this Solicitation become the property of the LOC. Proposers should mark those aspects of the proposal that they consider trade secrets and exempt from public disclosure. The LOC will not be held accountable if parties other than the LOC obtain material from proposal responses without the written consent of the Proposer(s).
4.1.4 Withdrawal of Proposal
The Proposer(s) may withdraw its proposal at any time prior to the hour and date set for the receipt of proposals. Withdrawal will not preclude the submission of another proposal prior to the deadline.
4.2 REVIEW, INQUIRIES AND NOTICES:
4.2.1 The solicitation documents may be reviewed in person at the following address:
LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES
1201 Court St. NE
Suite 200
Salem, OR 97301
All inquiries concerning information herein shall be addressed to:
LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES
c/o Procurement Specialist
1201 Court St. NE
Suite 200
Salem, OR 97301
Administrative telephone inquiries shall be addressed to:
Procurement Specialist
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Email inquiries shall be addressed to: [email protected] Inquiries are required to be submitted by email to the Administrative Contact listed above.
No oral communication is binding on the LOC.
4.2.2 Proposal Interpretation of the RFP Documents and Issuance of Addenda If any Proposer(s) finds discrepancy in, or omissions from, or is in doubt to the true meaning of any part of the RFP document, he/she shall submit a written request for a clarification or interpretation thereof to:
LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES
c/o Procurement Specialist
1201 Court St. NE
Suite 200
Salem, OR 97301
Any request for clarification or interpretation must be received at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the RFP closing date.
The LOC is not responsible for any explanation, clarification, interpretation, or approval made or given in any manner, except by addenda. Addenda, if necessary, will be issued not later than five (5) days prior to the RFP closing date by publication on the LOC’s web site and NPPGov website.
Oral interpretations or statements cannot modify the provisions of this Request for Proposal. If inquiries or comments by Proposers raise issues that require clarification by the LOC, or the LOC decides to revise any part of this Request for Proposal, addenda will be published and provided to all persons who receive the Request for Proposal. Receipt of an addendum must be acknowledged by signing and returning it with the proposal.
4.3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING AND SUBMITTING PROPOSALS:
Proposers are to provide two (2) hard copies and two (2) electronic copies of the complete proposal.
Each electronic copy is to be submitted on a USB flash drive with the core response in a file less than 10 MB, when possible. Electronic files may be used by the Evaluation Committee so they should be organized and named in an easy to understand manner. Proposers are to address proposals identified with return address, RFP number and title in the following manner:
LOC “LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT RFP” #2010
LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES
c/o Procurement Specialist, Contract Manager
1201 Court St. NE
Suite 200
Salem, OR 97301
All prices shall be held firm for a period of sixty (60) days after the Solicitation closing date. Any Proposer may withdraw its proposal if a Master Price Agreement has not been executed within sixty (60) days from the RFP closing date.
4.4 EXCEPTIONS AND DEVIATIONS TO THE RFP
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exceptions, referencing the section (paragraph) where the exception exists and stating the proposed revision. The Proposer shall list these exceptions under the heading, “Exception to the Solicitation, RFP Number 2010.” Exceptions not listed under the heading “Exception to the Solicitation, RFP Number 2010.” shall be considered invalid. The LOC reserves the right to reject exceptions, render the proposal non-responsive, enter into negotiation on any of the Proposer exceptions, or accept any or all exceptions.
The Proposer shall detail any and all deviations from specifications, if any, contained in this Solicitation and Attachments, as requested. The LOC may accept or reject deviations, and all LOC decisions shall be final.
4.5 RESPONSE FORMAT AND CONTENT:
To aid in the evaluation, it is desired that all proposals follow the same general format. The proposals are to be submitted in binders and have sections tabbed as follows:
4.5.1 Letter of Transmittal
4.5.2 Table of Contents
4.5.3 Short introduction and executive summary. This section shall contain an outline of the general approach utilized in the proposal.
4.5.4 The proposal should contain a statement of all of the programs and services proposed, including conclusions and generalized recommendations. Proposals should be all-inclusive, detailing the Proposer’s best offer. Additional related services should be incorporated into the proposal, if applicable.
4.5.5 Qualifications – This section shall describe the Proposer’s ability and experience related to the programs and services proposed.
4.5.6 Exceptions to the Solicitation, RFP Number 2010.
4.5.7 PRICING SCHEDULE (“ATTACHMENT D”).
4.5.8 PROPOSER PROFILE WORKBOOK (“ATTACHMENT B”).
4.5.9 Complete, Current Catalog Pricing shall be submitted on a USB flash drive.
4.5.10 Format Proposal to specifically address each individual sub-section and sub-set of the SCOPE OF WORK (Section 2.0).
4.5.11 Signed Addenda, if any.
4.5.12 Proposal Final Certification.
5.0 EVALUATION AND POST SUBMISSION
5.1 EVALUATION OF PROPOSAL – SELECTION FACTORS:
LOC will evaluate each Proposal and prepare a scoring of each Proposal. Each Proposal received and reviewed shall be awarded points under each criterion solely on the judgment and determination of the Evaluation Committee and the LOC. There is a maximum score of 500 points and Proposer’s average total score must be at least 200 points for consideration of an award. Proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria and further defined in the Proposal Evaluation Form (ATTACHMENT E) utilizing the point system indicated on the form:
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1) Pricing 2) Product Line (within each category) 3) Marketing 4) Customer Service 5) Proven Experience & References 6) Coverage 7) Conformance
At the LOC’s discretion, Proposers may be invited to make presentations to the Evaluation Committee.
LOC reserves the right to make multiple awards to meet the national membership needs of this Solicitation.
5.1.1 Additional criteria/preferences that are not necessarily awarded points.
5.1.1.1 Pursuant to ORS 279A.128, Lead Contracting Agency shall give preference to goods fabricated or processed within state or services performed within state.
5.1.1.2 Pursuant to ORS 279A.125, Lead Contracting Agency shall give preference to the procurement of goods manufactured from recycled materials.
5.1.1.3 Pursuant to ORS 279A.120, Lead Contracting Agency shall give preference to goods and services that have been manufactured or produced within the State of Oregon if price, fitness, availability and quality are otherwise equal; and the Lead Contracting Agency shall add a percent increase to the proposal of a nonresident Proposer equal to the percent, if any, of the preference given to the Proposer in the state in which the Proposer resides. All Proposers shall identify the state to which it is a resident bidder.
5.1.1.4 Lead Contracting Agency shall consider proposals for printing, binding and stationary work in accordance with ORS 282.210, incorporated herein by this reference.
5.1.1.5 Proposer shall comply with all federal, state and local laws applicable to the work under the Master Price Agreement awarded as a result of this Solicitation, including, without limitation, the provisions of ORS 279A and ORS 279B, including those provisions set forth on “ATTACHMENT F”, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
5.1.1.6 Pursuant to Section 1.7, the Lead Contracting Agency encourages Minority and Women-owned Small Business Proposers to submit proposals.
5.2 RIGHT OF LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES TO AWARD OR REJECT PROPOSALS
5.2.1 The Request for Proposal does not commit the LOC to award a Master Price Agreement for the products or services specified within the Request for Proposal document. The LOC may cancel the procurement or reject any or all proposals in accordance with ORS 279B.100. Under no circumstance will the LOC pay the costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this request.
5.2.2 The LOC reserves the right to:
5.2.2.1 Accept or reject any or all proposals and proposal terms and conditions received as a result of the Request for Proposals;
5.2.2.2 Accept a proposal and subsequent offers for a Master Price Agreement from proposer(s) other than the lowest cost proposer;
5.2.2.3 Waive or modify any irregularities in proposals received after prior notification to the Proposer(s).
5.2.3 The award, if there is one, will be made to that Proposer(s) who is determined to be the most qualified, responsible and responsive within a competitive price range based upon the evaluation of the information furnished under this RFP.
5.3 PROTEST PROCESS
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A prospective Proposer may protest the procurement process of the Solicitation for an Agreement solicited under ORS 279B. Before seeking judicial review, a prospective Proposer must file a written protest with the LOC and exhaust all administrative remedies. Written protests must be delivered to the LOC at 1201 Court St. NE, Suite 200, Salem, OR 97301 not less than ten (10) days prior to the date upon which all proposals are due. The written protest shall contain a statement of the desired changes to the procurement process or Solicitation document that the protester believes will remedy the conditions upon which the protest is based. The LOC shall consider the protest if it is timely filed and meets the conditions set forth in ORS 279B.405. The LOC shall respond pursuant to ORS 279B.405. If the LOC upholds the protest, in whole or in part, the LOC may in its sole discretion either issue an Addendum reflecting its disposition or cancel the procurement or solicitation. The LOC may extend the due date of proposals if it determines an extension is necessary to consider and respond to the protest.
A Proposer may protest the Award of the Contract, or the intent to Award the Contract, if the conditions set forth in ORS 279B.410 are satisfied. Judicial review of the protest and the LOC’s decision shall be governed by ORS 279B.415.
5.4 NON-ASSIGNMENT
If a Master Price Agreement is awarded, Proposer shall not assign the Agreement in part or in total.
5.5 POST AWARD MEETING:
The successful Proposer(s) may be required to attend a post-award meeting with the LOC to discuss the terms and conditions of the Master Price Agreement.
5.6 PROPOSAL FINAL CERTIFICATION
The Proposer must certify the following:
a) I hereby certify that the Proposal contained herein fully and exactly complies with the instruction for proposers and specifications as they appear in this Notice of Solicitation. b) I hereby further certify that I am authorized by the Board of Directors or Corporate Officers of the Corporation to sign the Requests for Proposals and proposals in the name of the corporation listed below:
Proposer Name: ____________________________________________ Signature: _________________________________________________ Name Typed: ______________________ Title: ___________________ Proposer is a resident bidder of the state of _______________________ Date: _____________________
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ATTACHMENT A
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT
(The Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement is not attached hereto, but the current version is available upon request from the Lead Public Agency) (The Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement is incorporated by reference herein) #13..
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ATTACHMENT B
Proposer Profile Workbook to be completed by all responders as directed herein (fillable form available upon request)
1.0 GENERAL QUESTIONS:
Section 1.1 only to be completed by vendors with a national presence; i.e. vendors with a sales territory in 25 states or more.
1.1 The “Yes” or “No” questions below are to help evaluators familiarize themselves with national vendors.
Indicate “Yes” or “No” as it applies to your company.
Do you have a national sales force adequate in size to meet the demands of multiple agencies and their unique needs for the products and services listed herein? Yes No
Do you have a national distribution network that will support sales resulting from this RFP? Yes No
Can you provide product availability to meet the requirements for materials and services listed herein for government and nonprofit agencies nationwide in a timely manner? Yes No
Does your company have the ability to provide toll-free telephone/fax access, and an online presence? Yes No
Can you provide a single point of contact (National Account Manager) to interact with the lead agency and NPPGov staff?
Yes No
Are you a strong competitor in the industry with a minimum of three consecutive years of demonstrated success in all business practices and pursuits?
Yes No
1.2 Provide at least three references of government agencies within the United States that have purchased products/services from Proposer similar to those specified in this solicitation within the last year. If proposed products/services are new to market, please use most similar business references available. Include:
Agency name and address
Contact name, phone and email
Description of products/services sold and date.
LOC may use other information, however learned, in evaluation of the response.
1.3 OPTIONAL: If a Dun and Bradstreet Comprehensive Report (or similar) for your company is available, please submit it with your response.
1.4 OPTIONAL: Attach any case studies, white papers and/or testimonials supporting your company and products/services.
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2.0 ABOUT PROPOSER:
2.1 State of incorporation:
2.2 Federal Tax Identification Number:
2.3 If applicable to the product(s) and/or service(s), describe the Proposer’s ability to conduct Ecommerce or online ordering. [Insert response in box below]
2.4 Describe Proposer’s system for processing orders from point of customer contact through delivery and billing. [Insert response in box below]
2.5 Describe Proposer’s ability to provide detailed electronic reporting of quarterly sales correlated with NPPGov Member ID numbers of Participating Agency purchases as set forth in Addendum A to Vendor Administration Agreement (VAA), a copy of which is available upon request from the LOC. [Insert response in box below]
2.6 Describe the capacity of Proposer to meet Minority and Women Business Enterprises (MWBE) preferences, which may vary among Participating Agencies. [Insert response in box below]
2.7 Proposer acknowledges compliance with Davis Bacon wage requirements where labor is concerned by indicating “yes” or “no” below.
2.8 By submitting a Proposal in response to this RFP, Proposer agrees, if applicable, to comply with all applicable provisions of Title 2, Subtitle A, Chapter II, PART 200—UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE
REQUIREMENTS, COST PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS contained in Title 2 C.F.R. § 200 et seq. Indicate “yes” or “no” below.
2.9 Complete Exhibit 1, located at the end of this workbook.
3.0 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM:
3.1 Describe distribution of products and/or services available in Proposer’s response through Proposer’s distribution system (including Alaska and Hawaii), including any limitations. [Insert response in box below]
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YES NO
3.2 Provide Proposer’s shipping and delivery policy, including standard delivery time and any options and costs for expedited delivery and return policies. [Insert response in box below]
3.3 Third party and/or subcontracting may be allowed. If applicable, detail the sub-contracting process (ordering, shipment, invoicing, billing) for those products not carried in Proposer’s distribution center.
Alternatively, if proposer utilizes a third-party ordering, shipment, invoicing or billing partner, please describe in detail. [Insert response in box below]
3.4 What is Proposer’s backorder policy? Is your policy to classify as “immediate or cancel” (requiring the Participating Agency to reorder if item is backordered) or “good until cancelled”? [Insert response in box below]
3.5 Indicate whether the Proposer has any dealer or distributors that are authorized to fulfil purchases? Yes No [Circle one]
3.6 If answered yes to 3.5, include a copy of or link to authorized dealers or distributors.
4.0 MARKETING:
4.1 Outline Proposer’s plan for marketing the Products and Services to the Participating Agencies on a local and national basis. Include any marketing incentives such as committed dollars for advertising, conferences/travel and custom marketing materials. [May attach marketing plan or insert response in box below]
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use of the Master Price Agreement. [Insert response in box below]
5.0 POINT OF CONTACT:
Proposer POC who will administer, coordinate, and manage this program with NPPGov and the LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES:
Contact Person: Title:
Mailing Address:
City: State & Zip:
Email Address:
Phone #: Fax #:
Attach current resume of National Account Manager that will be the POC managing this contract.
6.0 CUSTOMER SUPPORT SERVICES:
Explain Proposer’s policy regarding each of the following if applicable to product(s) and/or service(s):
6.1 Auditing for order completeness. [Insert response in box below]
6.2 Replacement policy (i.e., damaged or defective goods). [Insert response in box below]
6.3 Minimum order requirement (e.g., Individual item vs. case lot). [Insert response in box below]
6.4 Customer service hours/days of operation [Insert response in boxes below] Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday:
6.5 Special Orders. [Insert response in box below]
6.6 Post sale services issues. [Insert response in box below]
6.7 Repair services, including repair warranty programs, if any. Proposer shall identify, where applicable, authorized factory repair facilities that will honor the warranty of items on contract. [Insert response in box below]
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6.9 Product substitution policy. [Insert response in box below]
6.10 Identify trade-in program criteria (if applicable). [Insert response in box below]
6.11. After hours service (including weekends and holidays) [Insert response in boxes below] Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday:
6.12 Shipment tracking. [Insert response in box below]
6.13 Back order tracking process. [Insert response in box below]
6.14 Return Item process, including any/all associated fees (e.g., restocking, shipping, turnaround time on returns). [Insert response in box below]
6.15 Electronic billing. [Insert response in box below]
6.16 Explain how Proposer will resolve complaints, issues, or challenges. [Insert response in box below]
6.17 Other services not already covered. [Insert response in box below]
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7.0 DELIVERY AND FREIGHT CHARGES:
7.1 Identify delivery and/or shipping costs or provide a shipping rate schedule based on weight, item, and/or destination for all items ordered within the continental U.S. (and Hawaii/Alaska). The Proposer shall identify all exceptions to this shipping rate schedule. [Insert response in box below]
7.2 Identify policy for transfer of product ownership (delivery) and damage/issue resolution. [Insert response in box below]
8.0 VENDOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
8.1 Does Proposer require that customers/Participating Agencies agree to standard terms and conditions related to their purchase? Yes No [Circle one]
8.2 If answered yes to 8.1, include a copy of or link to terms and conditions.
9.0 WARRANTY INFOMATION:
9.1 Identify warranty options, if applicable. [Insert response in box below]
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Exhibit 1
LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT Coverage
RETAIL, DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE/SUPPORT LOCATIONS
Number of retail
stores in each state?
(leave blank for
none)
Number of
distribution centers
in each state?
(leave blank for
none)
Number of support
locations in each
state? (leave blank
for none)
ALABAMA
ALASKA
ARIZONA
ARKANSAS
CALIFORNIA
COLORADO
CONNECTICUT
DELAWARE
FLORIDA
GEORGIA
HAWAII
IDAHO
ILLINOIS
INDIANA
IOWA
KANSAS
KENTUCKY
LOUISIANA
MAINE
MARYLAND
MASSACHUSETTS
MICHIGAN
MINNESOTA
MISSISSIPPI
MISSOURI
MONTANA
NEBRASKA
NEVADA
NEW HAMPSHIRE
NEW JERSEY
NEW MEXICO
NEW YORK
NORTH CAROLINA
NORTH DAKOTA
OHIO
OKLAHOMA
OREGON
PENNSYLVANIA
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RHODE ISLAND
SOUTH CAROLINA
SOUTH DAKOTA
TENNESSEE
TEXAS
UTAH
VERMONT
VIRGINIA
WASHINGTON
WEST VIRGINIA
WISCONSIN
WYOMING
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THE FORM LISTED BELOW MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED WITH SOLICITATION RESPONSE
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Exhibit 2
Declaration of Non-Collusion
The undersigned does hereby declare that there has been no collusion between the undersigned, the LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES, and National Purchasing Partners, and in further support of said Declaration, states as follows:
The person, firm, association, co-partnership or corporation herein named has not, either directly or indirectly, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding or solicitation in the preparation and submission of a proposal to the LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES for consideration in the award of a contract or Master Price Agreement negotiated as a result of this Request for Proposal.
DATED this ______ day of _____________, _______.
(Name of Firm)
By:
(Authorized Signature)
Title:
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ATTACHMENT C
SPECIFICATIONS
LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT
These specifications are intended to cover the complete range of LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT. Several categories are included below but are in no means intended to limit the Proposer to responding to just these categories if there are other related products and services that Proposer would like to be considered for the award. Proposers should respond with pricing for all products and services they wish to be considered in the evaluation for a possible award and master price agreement.
The following categories are provided to indicate the intended extent of the RFP but do not necessarily represent the format of the Proposer’s response. Proposers may combine any and all categories and elements in a format that is most appropriate to represent their business in their response.
NOTE: Proposers are not required to respond to all categories. Proposals will only be evaluated based on the categories to which they respond.
Law Enforcement Equipment including but not limited to:
1) Equipment
a) Body Armor
i) Wearable body armor and body armor systems (including ballistic helmets) designed to meet U.S. National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor standard 0101.06 Types IIA, II, IIIA, III and IV.
b) Protective Gear
i) Gloves, eye protection, hearing protection, riot gear, shields, body pads, related accessories, etc.
c) Restraints
i) Straps, handcuffs, leg irons, related accessories, etc. d) Less Lethal Equipment
i) Defense sprays, munitions, batons, stun guns, tasers, related accessories, etc. e) Surveillance Equipment
i) Surveillance cameras, binoculars, night vision, thermal imagers, tactical (pole, under the door, through the wall), scopes, tripods, mounts, related accessories, etc. f) Bike Patrol Equipment
i) Patrol bikes, bags, parts, covers, headwear, saddles, cases, racks, mounts, helmets, lights, related accessories, etc.
g) Investigations and Evidence Equipment
i) Drug and alcohol tests, forensic equipment, evidence collection and storage, police tape, scene lighting, breathalyzers, related accessories, etc. h) Tactical Equipment
i) Entry tools, ballistic shields/ballistic blankets, flashlights, rope, rigging, rappelling/ climbing gear, related accessories, etc.
i) Communications Equipment
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accessories, etc.
j) Traffic Safety and Control
i) Cones, hi-viz equipment, flares, barrier tape, traffic vests, gloves, traffic flashlights, measuring wheels, beacons, spike strips, wheel immobilizers, related accessories, etc. k) Training and Safety Equipment
i) Weapon replicas, training weapons, training handcuffs, training bags, field guides, related accessories, etc.
l) Vehicle Equipment
i) Speakers, sirens, flashers, mounts, lights, bumpers, handheld radar, locks, gun racks, partitions, trays, video systems, related accessories, etc. 2) Uniforms and Accessories
a) Duty gear
i) Duty belts, pouches, holsters, boots, shoes, related accessories, etc. b) Uniforms
c) Badges and Identification
i) Emblems, insignias, name strips, badge holders, nametags, wallets, buttons, pins, ID holders, related accessories, etc.
d) Concealment and plainclothes gear
e) Eyewear
f) Bags
3) Weapons and Ammunition
a) Firearms
b) Firearm accessories
i) Racks, safes, related accessories, etc.
c) Ammunition and Training Ammunition
d) Shooting Range Gear
i) Hearing protectors, shooting glasses, targets, earplugs, magazine loaders, related accessories, etc.
e) Knives
f) Tools
i) Wedges, entry tools, saws, bolt cutters, related accessories, etc. 4) Other
a) Other law enforcement equipment, related equipment and accessories not included in other categories.
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ATTACHMENT D
PRICING SCHEDULE
The intent is for each Proposer to submit their complete product line so that Participating Agencies may order a wide array of products and services as appropriate for their needs. Proposer is encouraged but is not required to respond to all categories. Proposer may suggest additional categories and sub-categories as applicable. Proposer may subcontract items Proposer does not supply.
The Proposer should not necessarily limit the proposal to the performance of the services in accordance with this document but should outline any additional services and their costs if the Proposer deems them necessary to accomplish the program.
Pricing and resulting relative discount to LOC and NPPGov membership shall be clearly delineated on each proposal. Contract admin fee (established in the “Requirements” Section of the RFP) may not be listed or charged as a separate line item to users of the contract. Contract pricing shall be based upon:
1) Fixed discount(s) off published price list(s) or catalog(s) 2) Firm fixed price with economic adjustment (contingencies for economic price adjustments must be identified in the proposal)
3) A combination of the above.
EXAMPLE
LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT
Product Category Percentage (%) off List Price*
(OR fixed price if % off pricing is not available)
1) Equipment
a) Body Armor
b) Protective Gear
c) Restraints
d) Less Lethal Equipment
e) Surveillance Equipment
f) Bike Patrol Equipment
g) Investigations and Evidence Equipment
h) Tactical Equipment
i) Communications Equipment
j) Traffic Safety and Control
k) Training and Safety Equipment
l) Vehicle Equipment
2) Uniforms and Accessories
a) Duty gear
b) Uniforms
c) Badges and Identification
d) Concealment and plainclothes gear
e) Eyewear
f) Bags
3) Weapons and Ammunition
a) Firearms
b) Firearm accessories
c) Ammunition and Training Ammunition
d) Shooting Range Gear
e) Knives
f) Tools
4) Other
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Options
Proposers shall provide pricing on all options, modifications, and accessories in a format that best represents their product line and pricing structure. This may include specific pricing for some options and may also include general pricing/discounts for categories of options. Proposer may also indicate availability and pricing of all other non-specified options. The intent is to provide Proposers the opportunity to present as much product as possible in the format that fits within their individual formatting needs so that the resulting award allows LOC and NPPGov members the greatest number of procurement options.
Miscellaneous
Proposers should include any applicable pricing information related to Section 2.3 of the RFP including but not limited to: large volume purchases, cash terms, rebates, freight/delivery costs and individual discounts.
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ATTACHMENT E
PROPOSAL EVALUATION FORM
Proposals will be evaluated using a two-step process.
The first step evaluates the responsiveness of the proposer and determines 1) if the proposer is deemed fully responsive enabling the proposal to move to the second step and 2) if the proposal will be evaluated as a local response (within the State of Oregon), regional response (covering multiple States, but not the entire US) or a national response (covering the entire US, or at least the continental US).
The second step of the evaluation process will only occur with proposals deemed fully responsive from the first step. The second step fully evaluates the proposer’s response based on the criteria found in the proposal evaluation form.
STEP 1
Proposal Responsiveness
Component YES NO
Submitted on time
Company name and RFP number on
outermost packaging
Completed Proposer Profile Workbook
(PPW)
Included pricing structure
Included references
Proposal signed
Deemed Fully Responsive YES NO
Categorized as Local, Regional or
National
Local Regional National
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Proposal Evaluation Form
STEP 2
Full Evaluation of Proposal
Point Value Definitions
(5) Exceeded Requirements - Compelling Detail, Showed Ability to Complete (4) Met Requirements - Thorough, Provided Supportive Material/Examples (3) Satisfied Requirements - Sufficient
(2) Unclear if Requirements Met - Poor or Confusing
(1) Did Not Comply with Requirements - Substandard or Blank
Component Evaluated Weight Possible
Points
(1-5)
Total
Points
(Weight
x PP)
Evaluator’s Comments
Pricing: Product price and
discounts proposed included
favorable pricing for
cooperative purchasing.
Shipping conditions.
PPW Section 7.0 and Pricing
structure.
25 Comments:
Product Line (Score only
categories proposed):
Breadth, variety, quality of
product line and innovation
of products. Warranty
availability.
PPW Section 9.0.
15 Comments:
Marketing: Marketing plan
to promote the resulting
contractual agreement and
ability to incorporate use of
agreement in their sales
system throughout indicated
coverage region.
Willingness to allow
training of salesforce.
PPW Section 4.0.
15 Comments
Customer Service: Support
dedicated to Participating
Agencies. Ability to meet
promised delivery timelines.
Additional services offered.
Conduct e-commerce.
PPW Sub-Sections 2.3 & 2.4
and Section 6.0.
15 Comments:
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Proven Experience: Success
in providing products and
services in a timely manner.
Years in business,
references and reputation.
Experience with cooperative
purchasing.
PPW Sub-Section 1.2.
15 Comments:
Coverage: Ability to provide
products and services for
indicated coverage region
including distribution, retail
& service facilities,
coordination of
manufacturer and
distribution, and staff
availability. Clearly states
distribution model and
provides dealer list if
applicable.
PPW Section 3.0 and Exhibit 1.
10 Comments:
Conformance: Completeness
of proposal and the degree
to which the Proposer
responded to the terms and
all requirements and
specifications of the RFP.
Followed the response
format and content, was
clear and easily understood.
Provided Term’s and
Condition’s, if applicable.
PPW Section 8.0 and 4.5 of
RFP.
5 Comments:
TOTAL 100
General Comments:
Name of Evaluator _________________________
Signature _________________________________
Date _________________
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ATTACHMENT F
OREGON REVISED STATUTES (AS MAY BE AMENDED) REQUIREMENTS Successful Proposer (Contractor) shall comply with the requirements of this ATTACHMENT F to the extent required by any applicable federal or state law.
(1) Contractor shall pay promptly, as due, all persons supplying labor or materials for the performance of the work provided for in the contract and shall be responsible for such payment of all persons supplying such labor or material to any Subcontractor.
(2) Contractor shall promptly pay all contributions or amounts due the Industrial Accident Fund from such Contractor or Subcontractor incurred in the performance of the contract. (3) Contractor shall not permit any lien or claim to be filed or prosecuted against the LOC or any Participating Agency on account of any labor or material furnished and agrees to assume responsibility for satisfaction of any such lien so filed or prosecuted.
(4) Contractor and any Subcontractor shall pay to the Department of Revenue all sums withheld from employees pursuant to ORS 316.167
(5) If Contractor fails, neglects or refuses to make prompt payment of any claim for labor or materials furnished to the Contractor or a Subcontractor by any person in connection with the contract as such claim becomes due, the LOC or any Participating Agency may pay such claim to the persons furnishing the labor or material and charge the amount of payment against funds due or to become due Contractor by reason of the contract. The payment of a claim in the manner authorized hereby shall not relieve the Contractor or Contract surety from Contractor or its obligation with respect to any unpaid claim. If the LOC or any Participating Agency is unable to determine the validity of any claim for labor or material furnished, the District may withhold from any current payment due Contractor an amount equal to said claim until its validity is determined and the claim, if valid, is paid. (6) Contractor shall promptly, as due, make payment to any person, co-partnership, association, or corporation, furnishing medical, surgical and hospital care services or other needed care and attention, incident to sickness or injury, to employees of such Contractor, of all sums which the Contractor agrees to pay for such services and all monies and sums which the Contractor collected or deducted from the wages of employees pursuant to any law, contract or agreement for the purpose of providing or paying for such service. (7) In a contract for personal services, contractor shall pay employees at least time and half for all overtime worked in excess of 40 hours in any one week under the contract in accordance with ORS 653.010 to 653.261 and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 USC 201, et seq.). In contracts for services, contractors shall pay employees at least time and a half pay for work performed on the legal holidays specified in a collective bargaining agreement or in ORS 279B.020(1)(b)(A) to (G) and for all time worked in excess of 10 hours in any one day or in excess of 40 hours in any one week, whichever is greater.
(8) The Contractor must give notice in writing to employees who work on this contract, either at the time of hire or before commencement of work on the contract, or by posting a notice in a location frequented by employees, of the number of hours per day and the days per week that the employees may be required to work. (9) All subject employers working under the contract are either employers that will comply with ORS 656.017, or employers that are exempt under ORS 656.126.
(10) All sums due the State Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund from the Contractor or any Subcontractor in connection with the performance of the contract shall be promptly so paid. (11) The contract may be canceled at the election of LOC for any willful failure on the part of Contractor to faithfully perform the contract according to its terms.
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(12) Contractor certifies compliance with all applicable Oregon tax laws, in accordance with ORS 305.385. (13) Contractor certifies that it has not discriminated against minorities, women, emerging small business enterprises certified under ORS 200.055, or business enterprises owned or controlled by or that employ a disabled veteran in obtaining any required subcontractors.
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ATTACHMENT G
WIPHE RESPONSE FORM
THIS FORM MUST BE RETURNED WITH SOLICITATION RESPONSE
Vendor servicing Washington State AGREES to sell items included in this solicitation to WIPHE institutions at prices offered, unless otherwise noted below:
________ DOES NOT agree to sell to WIPHE Institutions.
________ AGREES to sell to WIPHE Institutions at same prices and discounts, with the following exceptions: (attach additional pages as necessary)
Vendor must state geographic areas or specific institution(s) listed below within the State of Washington that are EXCLUDED from the contract(s) resulting from this solicitation:
Washington Institutions of Public Higher Education (WIPHE). See list on following page.
If Vendor agrees to sell to the WIPHE Institutions, a WIPHE Contract number will be assigned and the information will be reported to the Council of Presidents. The Council of Presidents notifies all the other schools when a WIPHE contract has been awarded and a master list will be maintained and the WIPHE website updated. WIPHE shall determine, at its absolute discretion, whether it shall accept and/or utilize the contract resulting from the Request for Proposal
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Washington Institutions of Public Higher Education (WIPHE)
FOUR-YEAR UNIVERSITIES
CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
THE EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES:
BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGE
BELLEVUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BELLINGHAM TECHNICAL COLLEGE
BIG BEND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CASCADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CASCADIA COLLEGE
CENTRALIA COLLEGE
CLARK COLLEGE
CLOVER PARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE
COLUMBIA BASIN COLLEGE
EDMONDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
EVERETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
GRAYS HARBOR COLLEGE
GREEN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
HIGHLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
LAKE WASHINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE
LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE
OLYMPIC COLLEGE
PENINSULA COLLEGE
PIERCE COLLEGE
RENTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE
SEATTLE CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGES
SHORELINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE
SOUTH PUGET SOUND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SPOKANE COMMUNITY COLLEGES
STATE BOARD FOR TECHNICAL & COMMUNITY
COLLEGES
WENATCHEE VALLEY COLLEGE
YAKIMA VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
WHATCOM COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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Miscellaneous local agencies within Washington State*
ADAMS COUNTY
PUYALLUP SCHOOL DIST 3
KITSAP COUNTY
FIFE SCHOOL DIST 417
RIVERVIEW SCHOOL DIST 407
GONZAGA UNIVERSITY
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF WESTERN
WASHINGTON
SNOHOMISH COUNTY
MASON COUNTY
FEDERAL WAY SCHOOL DIST
SPOKANE COUNTY
ISSAQUAH SCHOOL DIST 411
ADAMS COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT
ADAMS COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT
AFFILIATED HEALTH SERVICES
ALDERWOOD WATER DISTRICT
ANACORTES PORT OF
ANACORTES SCHOOL DISTRICT 103
ANNAPOLIS WATER DISTRICT
ASOTIN COUNTY
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT 408
BAINBRIDGE IS SCHOOL DISTRICT 303
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND PARKS
BATTLE GROUND SCHOOL DISTRICT 119
BELLEVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT 405
BELLINGHAM PORT OF
BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT 501
BENTON COUNTY
BENTON COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT
BENTON COUNTY PUD
BENTON FRANKLIN COUNTY
BENTON FRANKLIN PRIVTE INDUST CNCL
BENTON PORT OF
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT 403
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF KING CO
BIRCH BAY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT
BLANCHET SCHOOL DISTRICT
BREMERTON KITSAP CO HEALTH DISTRICT
BREMERTON PORT OF
BREMERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 100
BURLINGTON EDISON SCHOOL DIST 100
CANCER RESEARCH AND BOISTATISTICS
CASCADE BLUE MT FD SHR
CASCADE IRRIGATION DISTRICT
CASHMERE SCHOOL DISTRICT 222
CATHOLIC COMM SVCS OF KING CO
CENTRAL KITSAP SCHOOL DISTRICT 401
CENTRAL WAS COMP MENTAL HEALTH
CENTRALIA SCHOOL DISTRICT 40
CHEHALIS SCHOOL DISTRICT 302
CHELAN COUNTY
CHELAN COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
CHELAN COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT
CHELAN COUNTY PUD 1
CHELAN DOUGLAS COUNTY HEALTH DIST
CHENEY CARE CENTER
CHILD CARE RESOURCE & REFERRAL
CHILDRENS THERAPY CENTER
CHIMACUM SCHOOL DISTRICT 49
CLALLAM COUNTY
CLALLAM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT
CLALLAM COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
CLALLAM COUNTY PUD
CLARK COUNTY
CLARK COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT
CLARK COUNTY PUD
CLE ELUM-ROSLYN SCHOOL DISTRICT 404
CLOVER PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT 400
CNTRL WHIDBEY FIRE & RESCUE
COAL CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT
COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
COLUMBIA COUNTY
COLUMBIA IRRIGATION DISTRICT
COLUMBIA MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT
COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
COMMUNITY PSYCHIATRIC CLINIC
COMMUNITY TRANSIT
CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF CHEHALIS
CONSOLIDATED DIKING IMPROVEMENT DIST
CONSOLIDATED IRRIGATION
COWLITZ COUNTY
COWLITZ COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT
COWLITZ COUNTY PUD
CROSS VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
DAYTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 2
DOUGLAS COUNTY
DOUGLAS COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT
DOUGLAS COUNTY PUD
DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION CENTER
E COLUMBIA BASIN IRRIGATION DIST
EAST WENATCHEE WATER
EATONVILLE SCHOOL DIST 404
EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT 15
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DIST 114
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DISTRICT 113
ELLENSBURG SCHOOL DIST 401
ENUMCLAW SCHOOL DIST
EVERETT PORT OF
EVERETT PUBLICE FACILITIES DIST
EVERGREEN MANOR INC
EVERGREEN SCHOOL DIST 114
FEDERAL WAY FD
FERRY COUNTY
FERRY COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL
FERRY OKAHOGAN FPD
FOSS WATERWAY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FRANKLIN COUNTY
FRANKLIN COUNTY PUD
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FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DIST 402
FRIDAY HARBOR PORT OF
GARDENA FARMS IRRIGATION DIST 13
GARFIELD COUNTY
GRAND COULEE PROJECT
GRANDVIEW SCHOOL DIST 116/200
GRANITE FALLS SCHOOL DIST 332
GRANT COUNTY
GRANT COUNTY HEALTH DIST
GRANT COUNTY PUD
GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY
GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY FIRE DIST
GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY PUD # 1
GRAYS HARBOR PORT OF
GRAYS HARBOR PUB DEV AUTH
GRAYS HARBOR TRANSIT
GRIFFIN SCHOOL DIST 324
HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
HAZEL DELL SEWER DIST
HEALTHY MOTHERS HEALTHY BABIES COAL
HIGHLINE SCHOOL DIST 401
HIGHLINE WATER DIST
HOMESIGHT
HOPELINK
HOQUIAM SCHOOL DIST 28
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF PORTLAND
ILWACO PORT OF
INCHELIUM SCHOOL DIST 70
ISLAND COUNTY
ISLAND COUNTY FIRE DIST
JEFFERSON COUNTY
JEFFERSON COUNTY FIRE DIST
JEFFERSON COUNTY LIBRARY
JEFFERSON COUNTY PUD
JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL
KARCHER CREEK SEWER DIST
KELSO SCHOOL DIST 458
KENNEWICK GENERAL HOSPITAL
KENNEWICK SCHOOL DISTRICT 17
KENT SCHOOL DIST 415
KETTLE FALLS SCHOOL DIST 212
KING COUNTY
KING COUNTY FIRE DIST
KING COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
KING COUNTY LIBRARY
KING COUNTY WATER SEWER
KINGSTON PORT OF
KITSAP COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE
KITSAP COUNTY LIBRARY
KITSAP COUNTY PUD 1
KITTITAS COUNTY
KITTITAS COUNTY PUD
KITTITAS COUNTY RECLAMATION DIST
KLICKITAT COUNTY
KLICKITAT COUNTY PUD
LAKE CHELAN RECLAMATION DIST
LAKE STEVENS SCHOOL DIST 4
LAKE WASHINGTON SCHOOL DIST 414
LAKEHAVEN UTILITY DIST
LAKEWOOD SCHOOL DIST 306
LEWIS CO PUD 1
LEWIS COUNTY
LEWIS COUNTY FIRE DIST
LEWIS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
LIBERTY LAKE SEWER & WATER DIST
LINCOLN COUNTY
LINCOLN COUNTY FIRE DIST
LONGVIEW PORT OF
LONGVIEW SCHOOL DIST 122
LOTT WASTEWATER ALLIANCE
LUMMI INDIAN NATION
MANCHESTER WATER DIST
MARYSVILLE SCHOOL DIST 25
MASON COUNTY FIRE DIST
MASON COUNTY PUD
MEAD SCHOOL DIST 354
METRO PARK DISTRICT OF TACOMA
MID COLUMBIA LIBRARY
MIDWAY SEWER DISTRICT
MONROE SCHOOL DIST 103
MORTON SCHOOL DIST 214
MOSES LAKE PORT OF
MOUNT BAKER SCHOOL DIST
MT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT 320
MUKILTEO SCHOOL DIST 6
MUKILTEO WATER DIST
NAVAL STATION EVERETT
NE TRI COUNTY HEALTH DIST
NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL LIBRARY DIST
NORTH KITSAP SCHOOL DIST 400
NORTH SHORE UTILITY DISTRICT
NORTH THURSTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
NORTHSHORE SCHOOL DIST 417
NORTHWEST KIDNEY CTR
NORTHWEST WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT CO
NW REGIONAL COUNCIL
OAK HARBOR SCHOOL DIST 201
OAKVILLE SCHOOL DIST 400
OCOSTA SCHOOL DIST 172
OKANOGAN COUNTY
OKANOGAN COUNTY FIRE DIST
OKANOGAN COUNTY PUD
OKANOGAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
OLYMPIA PORT OF
OLYMPIA SCHOOL DISTRICT 111
OLYMPIA THURSTON CHAMBER FOUNDATION
OLYMPIC AREA AGENCY ON AGING
OLYMPIC MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DIST
OLYMPIC REGION CLEAN AIR AGENCY
OLYMPIC VIEW WATER & SEWER DIST
OLYMPUS TERRACE SEWER DIST
PACIFIC COUNTY
PACIFIC COUNTY FIRE
PARATRANSIT SERVICES
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PASCO SCHOOL DIST
PEND OREILLE COUNTY CONSERV DIST
PEND OREILLE COUNTY PUB HOSP DIST
PEND OREILLE COUNTY PUD
PENINSULA SCHOOL DISTRICT 401
PERRY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
PIERCE COUNTY
PIERCE COUNTY FIRE DIST
PORT ANGELES PORT OF
PORT ANGELES SCHOOL DISTRICT 121
PRESCOTT SCHOOL DIST
PUGET SOUND CLEAN AIR AGENCY
PUGET SOUND SCHOOL DIST
QUINCY COLUMBIA BASIN IRRIG DIST
RICHLAND SCHOOL DIST 400
S KITSAP SCHOOL DISTRICT 402
S SNOHOMISH CO PUBLIC FAC DIST
SAFEPLACE
SAMISH WATER DIST
SAMMAMISH WATER AND SEWER DIST
SAN JUAN COUNTY
SAN JUAN COUNTY FIRE DIST
SEA MAR COMM HEALTH CTR
SEATTLE JEWISH PRIMARY SCHOOL
SEATTLE PORT OF
SEATTLE SCHOOL DIST 1
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY
SECOND AMENDMENT FOUNDATION
SECOND CHANCE INC
SENIOR OPPORTUNITY SERVICES
SHELTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 309
SILVERDALE WATER
SKAGIT COUNTY
SKAGIT COUNTY CONSERVATION DIST
SKAGIT COUNTY FIRE DIST
SKAGIT COUNTY ISLAND HOSPITAL
SKAGIT COUNTY PORT OF
SKAGIT COUNTY PUD 1
SKAGIT TRANSIT
SKAMANIA COUNTY
SKOOKUM INC
SNOHOMISH COUNTY LIBRARY
SNOHOMISH COUNTY PUD
SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT
SNOHOMISH SCHOOL DISTRICT 201
SOAP LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT 156
SOOS CREEK WATER AND SEWER DIST
SOUND TRANSIT
SOUTH COLUMBIA BASIN IRRIG DIST
SOUTH EAST EFFECTIVE DEVELOPMENT
SOUTH SOUND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
SOUTHWEST YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES
SPECIAL MOBILITY SERVICES INC
SPOKANE CO AIR POLLUTION CNTRL AUTHORITY
SPOKANE COUNTY FIRE DIST
SPOKANE COUNTY LIBRARY
SPOKANE SCHOOL DISTRICT 81
ST JOSEPH/MARQUETTE SCHOOL
STANWOOD SCHOOL DIST 410
STEVENS COUNTY
STEVENS COUNTY PUD
STILLAGUAMISH TRIBE OF INDIANS
SUMNER SCHOOL DISTRICT 320
SUNNYSIDE PORT OF
SUNNYSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT 201
SUQUAMISH TRIBE
SW CLEAN AIR AGENCY
SWINOMISH TRIBE
TACOMA DAY CHILD CARE AND PRESCHOOL
TACOMA MUSICAL PLAYHOUSE
TACOMA PORT OF
TACOMA SCHOOL DISTRICT 10
TACOMA-PIERCE CO
TAHOMA SCHOOL DISTRICT 409
TERRACE HEIGHTS SEWER DISTRICT
THURSTON COMMUNITY TELEVISION
THURSTON COUNTY
THURSTON COUNTY CONSERVATION DIST
THURSTON COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT
TOPPENISH SCHOOL DISTRICT 202
TOUCHET SD 300
TRIUMPH TREATMENT SERVICES
TUKWILA SCHOOL DIST 406
TUMWATER SCHOOL DISTRICT 33
U S DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNITED WAY OF KING COUNTY
UNIVERSITY PLACE SCHOOL DIST
UPPER SKAGIT INDIAN TRIBE
VAL VUE SEWER DISTRICT
VALLEY TRANSIT
VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
VANCOUVER PORT OF
VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT 37
VASHON ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT 402
VERA IRRIGATION
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA
WA ASSOC OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS
WA ASSOC SHERIFFS & POLICE CHIEFS
WA GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY POOL
WA LABOR COUNCIL AFL-CIO
WA PUBLIC PORTS ASSOCIATION
WA RESEARCH COUNCIL
WA ST ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
WA STATE PUBLIC STADIUM AUTHORITY
WAHKIAKUM COUNTY
WALLA WALLA COLLEGE
WALLA WALLA COUNTY
WALLA WALLA COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT
WALLA WALLA PORT OF
WALLA WALLA SD 140
WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION
WASHINGTON COUNTIES RISK POOL
WASHINGTON FIRE COMMISSIONERS ASSOC
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WASHINGTON HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION
WASHINGTON PUBLIC AFFAIRS NETWORK
WASHINGTON STATE MIGRANT COUNCIL
WEST VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 208
WEST VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 363
WESTERN FOUNDATION THE
WHATCOM CONSERVATION DIST
WHATCOM COUNTY
WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT
WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL LIBRARY DIST
WHIDBEY GENERAL HOSPITAL
WHITMAN COUNTY
WHITWORTH WATER
WILLAPA COUNSELING CENTER
WILLAPA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 160
WILLAPA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
WINLOCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 232
WOODINVILLE FIRE & LIFE SAFETY DIST
WOODLAND PORT OF
YAKIMA COUNTY
YAKIMA COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT
YAKIMA COUNTY REGIONAL LIBRARY
YAKIMA SCHOOL DISTRICT 7
YAKIMA VALLEY FARMWORKERS CLINIC
YAKIMA-TIETON IRRIGATION DISTRICT
YELM COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
YMCA - TACOMA PIERCE COUNTY
YMCA OF GREATER SEATTLE
*Washington State cities and other unnamed
Washington State local and municipal agencies may
also utilize the resulting Master Price Agreement;
provided they enter into the Intergovernmental
Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.
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ATTACHMENT H
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS BY STATE
Oregon’s Incorporated Cities
ADAIR VILLAGE
ADAMS
ADRIAN
ALBANY
AMITY
ANTELOPE
ARLINGTON
ASHLAND
ASTORIA
ATHENA
AUMSVILLE
AURORA
BAKER CITY
BANDON
BANKS
BARLOW
BAY CITY
BEAVERTON
BEND
BOARDMAN
BONANZA
BROOKINGS
BROWNSVILLE
BURNS
BUTTE FALLS
CANBY
CANNON BEACH
CANYON CITY
CANYONVILLE
CARLTON
CASCADE LOCKS
CAVE JUNCTION
CENTRAL POINT
CHILOQUIN
CLATSKANIE
COBURG
COLUMBIA CITY
CONDON
COOSBAY
COQUILLE
CORNELIUS
CORVALLIS
COTTAGE GROVE
COVE
CRESWELL
CULVER
DALLAS
DAMASCAS
DAYTON
DAYVILLE
DEPOE BAY
DETROIT
DONALD
DRAIN
DUFUR
DUNDEE
DUNES CITY
DURHAM
EAGLE POINT
ECHO
ELGIN
ELKTON
ENTERPRISE
ESTACADA
EUGENE
FAIRVIEW
FALLS CITY
FLORENCE
FOREST GROVE
FOSSIL
GARBALDI
GASTON
GATES
GEARHART
GERVAIS
GLADSTONE
GLENDALE
GOLD BEACH
GOLD HILL
GRANITE
GRANTS PASS
GRASS VALLEY
GREENHORN
GRESHAM
HAINES
HALFWAY
HALSEY
HAPPY VALLEY
HARRISBURG
HELIX
HEPPNER
HERMISTON
HILLSBORO
HINES
HOOD RIVER
HUBBARD
HUNTINGTON
IDANHA
IMBLER
INDEPENDENCE
IONE
IRRIGON
ISLAND CITY
JACKSONVILLE
JEFFERSON
JOHN DAY
JOHNSON CITY
JORDAN VALLEY
JOSEPH
JUNCTION CITY
KEIZER
KING CITY
KLAMATH FALLS
LA GRANDE
LAPINE
LAFAYETTE
LAKE OSWEGO
LAKESIDE
LAKEVIEW
LEBANON
LEXINGTON
LINCOLN CITY
LONEROCK
LONG CREEK
LOSTINE
LOWELL
LYONS
MADRAS
MALIN
MANZANITA
MAUPIN
MAYWOOD PARK
MCMINNVILLE
MEDFORD
MERRILL
METOLIUS
MILLCITY
MILLERSBURG
MILTONFREEWATER
MILWAUKIE
MITCHELL
MOLALLA
MONMOUTH
MONROE
MONUMENT
MORO
MOSIER
MT ANGEL
MT VERNON
MYRTLE CREEK
MYRTLE POINT
NEHALEM
NEWBERG
NEWPORT
NORTH BEND
NORTH PLAINS
NORTH POWDER
NYSSA
OAKLAND
OAKRIDGE
ONTARIO
OREGON CITY
PAISLEY
PENDLETON
PHILOMATH
PHOENIX
PILOT ROCK
PORT ORFORD
PORTLAND
POWERS
PRAIRIE CITY
PRESCOTT
PRINEVILLE
RAINIER
REDMOND
REEDSPORT
RICHLAND
RIDDLE
RIVERGROVE
ROCKAWAY
BEACH
ROGUE RIVER
ROSEBURG
RUFUS
SALEM
SANDY
SCAPPOUSE
SCIO
SCOTT MILLS
SEASIDE
SENECA
SHADY COVE
SHANIKO
SHERIDAN
SHERWOOD
SILETZ
SILVERTON
SISTERS
SODAVILLE
SPRAY
SPRINGFIELD
ST HELENS
ST PAUL
STANFIELD
STAYTON
SUBLIMITY
SUMMERVILLE
SUMPTER
SUTHERLIN
SWEET HOME
TALENT
TANGENT
THE DALLES
TIGARD
TILLAMOOK
TOLEDO
TROUTDALE
TUALATIN
TURNER
UKIAH
UMATILLA
UNION
UNITY
VALE
VENETA
VERNONIA
WALDPORT
WALLOWA
WARRENTON
WASCO
WATERLOO
WESTLINN
WESTFIR
WESTON
WHEELER
WILLAMINA
WILSONVILLE
WINSTON
WOOD VILLAGE
WOODBURN
YACHATS
YAMHILL
YONCALLA
This may not be a
complete list of all
Oregon cities, but all
other Oregon cities
shall be incorporated
by this reference.
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Hawaii’s Counties
Hawaii Honolulu Kalawao Kaua’i Maui
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(800) 443-3556 (toll free) ♦ (510) 839-5111 (direct) ♦ (510) 839-0219 (facsimile) L.N. Curtis & sons (“Curtis”)…a family of companies serving America’s First Responders LNCurtis.com ♦ CurtisBlueLine.com ♦ CurtisForceProtection.com ♦ ECMSinc.biz ♦ FireBooks.com March 1, 2020
LOC Public “Law Enforcement Equipment” #2010
League of Oregon Cities
c/o Procurement Coordinator
1201 Court St. NE
Suite 200
Salem, OR 97301
Reference: League of Oregon Cities RFP No. 2010 for “Law Enforcement Equipment” Subject: Curtis Blue Line’s Proposal Submission
Dear Colleagues,
Curtis Blue Line (CBL) is a company whose principal purpose is to be a distinguished leader in the field of supplying products and services to America’s Law Enforcement Agencies. We are pleased to submit this proposal to the League of Oregon Cities in response to the referenced solicitation.
We would like to re-introduce CBL and state that should our Company be awarded a contract; it is our commitment that CBL’s performance will meet or exceed all requirements and expectations for Law Enforcement Equipment.
CBL provides our customers with exceptional products, customer service, and product support covering an extremely broad-based product catalog. CBL has Customer Service Operations and Retail Stores located in Boise, ID, Kent, WA, Phoenix, AZ, Tigard, OR, Salt Lake City, UT, and West Sacramento, CA.
Working with our manufacturing partners, CBL’s proposal to the LOC/NPPGov has been thoughtfully prepared to ensure full compliance to solicitation requirements while offering the lowest possible prices, consistent with the terms and conditions of our legacy contracts. CBL agrees to comply with all applicable terms, conditions, and provisions contained within the solicitation and understands that all terms and conditions contained within the solicitation will be part of any subsequent contract that may be executed between the LOC/NPPGov and CBL.
CBL’s offer is valid for a period of 90 days after the referenced solicitation’s closing date of March 9, 2020.
A brand new consolidated state-of-the-art warehousing facility, providing CBL customers with a complete suite of Integrated Logistics Services, is located in Salt Lake City, UT. Should CBL be awarded a contract, customer service and product support will be provided by personnel in CBL’s Salt Lake City Customer Service Operations Center:
L.N. Curtis & sons
Curtis Blue Line
1635 Gramercy Road
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Telephone: (801) 349-1150
A great source of corporate pride and import, CBL held the previous contract with the NPPGov Public SafetyGPO (Contract VH11589 for Law Enforcement Equipment). Since the launch of this contract, the Company has experienced significant increase in customer acceptance of this “piggy-back” contract mechanism. #13..
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CBL’s Corporate Mission (why we do what we do):
“CBL and the Company’s parent, L.N. Curtis & sons, provide critical products and services that enable our nation’s first responders to safely accomplish their missions and return home to family and friends” CBL’s proposal to the LOC/NPPGov has been prepared to ensure full compliance to solicitation requirements.
We have assembled a team from our stable of manufacturers to form a robust compilation of product catalogs to support law enforcement-related operations. The purpose of our proposal is to provide an array of the most common products used by members of America’s various Law Enforcement Agencies.
The following table summarizes the number of brands, by product category, that are included in CBL’s proposal:
Curtis Blue Line Product Catalog
League of Oregon Cities/NPPGov
RFQ 2010 "Law Enforcement Equipment"
Product Description Category
Number # Brands
Body Armor 1A 3
Protective Gear 1B 5
Handcuffs and Restraints 1C 2
Less Lethal Equipment 1D 4
Surveillance Equipment 1E 4
Investigations & Evidence Equipment 1G 1
Tactical Equipment 1H 5
Communications, Radios, and GPS 1I 2
Traffic Safety and Control Equipment 1J 3
Training and Safety Equipment 1K 1
Vehicle Equipment 1L 1
Duty Gear 2A 10
Uniforms 2B 5
Badges and ID Cards 2C 2
Concealment and plainclothes 2D 4
Eyewear 2E 4
Bags 2F 2
Firearms 3A 1
Firearms Accessories 3B 2
Ammunition & Training Ammunition 3C 1
Shooting Range Gear 3D 1
Knives 3E 2
Tools for Weapons and Ammunition 3F 1
Specialty Tools 4A 1
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Kevin Krause, CBL’s Director of Law Enforcement Sales, will manage all LOC/NPPGov-related sales and sales support activities. Mr. Krause will have the full support of our manufacturers during the contract’s period of performance. Mr. Krause can be reached at (209) 879-3110, or via email, [email protected].
Aaron Clough, Manager of CBL’s Law Enforcement Section located at CBL’s Salt Lake City Customer Service Operations Center, will provide all LOC/NPPGov-related quotes, order entry and post-sales customer support to ensure effective, efficient and rapid response to customer inquiries, on-time delivery, and timely post-sales customer support. Mr. Clough can be reached at (800) 426-0509 (toll free), or via email, AClough@ CurtisBlueLine.com.
The undersigned will be the point-of-contact for all issues related to this offer or for any contract related issues or discussions.
Finally, L.N. Curtis & sons and CBL appreciate the opportunity to submit the attached proposal to the League of Oregon Cities/NPPGov and their membership.
Sincerely,
Nick Lawrence
Director, Special Programs
Curtis National Account Manager
L.N. Curtis & sons
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS...................................................................................................1 INTRODUCTION & EXECUTIVE SUMMARY...................................................................1 PROPOSED PRODUCTS & SERVICES.............................................................................3 QUALIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................5 EXCEPTIONS TO THE SOLICITATION, RFP #1920...........................................................6 PRICING SCHEDULE (ATTACHMENT “D”) .....................................................................7 PROPOSER PROFILE WORKBOOK (ATTACHMENT “B”).................................................9 CURRENT CATALOGS.................................................................................................24 SCOPE OF WORK.......................................................................................................26 SIGNED ADDENDA ....................................................................................................30 CERTIFICATIONS........................................................................................................31 #13..
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INTRODUCTION & EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Curtis Blue Line (CBL) is a company whose principal purpose is to be a distinguished leader in the field of supplying products and services to America’s Law Enforcement Agencies.
CBL provides the Company’s customers with product support, customer service, and products covering an extremely broad-based product catalog. CBL’s Customer Service Operations Centers are located in Boise, ID, Kent, WA, Phoenix, AZ, Tigard, OR, Salt Lake City, UT, and West Sacramento, CA.
CBL is fully qualified to provide consistently superior service to the League of Oregon Cities and to the participating members of the National Purchasing Partners (NPP). A great source of corporate pride and import, CBL holds the previous contract with the NPPGov Public Safety-GPO (Contract VH11589 for Law Enforcement Equipment). Since the launch of this contract, the Company has experienced significant increase in customer acceptance and utilitization of this “piggy-back” contract mechanism.
Should CBL be awarded a contract, customer service and product support will be provided by personnel in CBL’s Salt Lake City’s Customer Service Operations Center. This facility consists of a retail store, product support and customer service personnel, and a brand new consolidated state-of-the-art warehousing facility, providing CBL customers with a complete suite of Integrated Logistics Services:
Curtis Blue Line
1635 Gramercy Road
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Telephone: (801) 349-1150
Curtis Blue Line’s Corporate Mission (why we do what we do):
“Curtis Blue Line provides critical products and services that enable our nation’s Law Enforcement Officers to safely accomplish their mission and return home to family and friends” #13..
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CBL’s offer includes the following brands:
Brands included in Curtis Blue Line Product Catalog
League of Oregon Cities/NPPGov RFQ 2010 "Law Enforcement Equipment"
5.11 ASP
Bates
Benchmade
Blackhawk
Blackinton
Blauer
Broco
CMC
Danner
DefenseTech
Dicke Safety Products
Edward Garments
EOTech
ESS
Fechheimer
Federal Signal
First Tactical
Forensics Source
Galvion
Gerber
Hatch / Safariland
Hero's Pride
Hogue
Invisio
Leupold
Midway Caps
Monadnock / Safariland
Night Vision Devices
Paratech
Propper
ProTech / Safariland
Revision
Safariland
Safariland Body Armor
Samuel Broome
Sig Sauer
SOG
Spiewak
Steiner
Streamlight
Surefire
TCI / Safariland
Under Armor
Vertx
Zistos
All products included in CBL’s proposal are available to the League of Oregon Cities membership located in the thirteen Western States of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, California, Alaska, Hawaii, and to all other states as may be acceptable to our manufacturing partners, without limitations.
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PROPOSED PRODUCTS & SERVICES
CBL’s business is characterized by the diverse structure of the Company’s customer base. CBL’s ability to compete, thrive, and grow in such a diverse and demanding marketplace is a result of a corporate commitment to always do the right thing, right…an approach to life that is shared by each member of the CBL Team.
Providing equipment and services for our nation’s law enforcement officers is CBL’s business…the company’s only business! To serve the League of Oregon Cities’ region-wide customer base, CBL has a comprehensive product line representing the very best that the law enforcement industry sector has to offer. Although our “line card,” as evidenced in the following listing is robust, if a police department or other related agency/member customer identifies a need requiring a product that CBL does not currently carry, using our industry-wide contacts, we will find it and provide it quickly!
Contracts and agreements are in-place with many of the nation’s premier manufacturers of emergency response equipment, including the suppliers listed in the following table. Our arrangements with supplier-partners have been augmented with long-standing, strong, and mutually beneficial business relationships. Our relationships enable CBL to martial manufacturing resources in quick response to product demand spikes resulting from unforeseen disasters or to support contingency operations. Of course, CBL will provide only new and unused products representing the most current version of the manufacturer’s product lines.
The following table introduces CBL’s team and their respective products that are included in CBL’s proposed program is organized by the solicitation’s four product categories:
Curtis Blue Line Product Catalog
League of Oregon Cities/NPPGov RFQ 2010 "Law Enforcement Equipment" Brand Product Description Category
Number Product Category
Galvion Body Armor 1A Equipment
ProTech / Safariland Body Armor 1A Equipment
Safariland Body Armor Body Armor 1A Equipment
ESS Protective Gear 1B Equipment
Hatch / Safariland Protective Gear 1B Equipment
Invisio Protective Gear 1B Equipment
Monadnock / Safariland Protective Headgear 1B Equipment TCI / Safariland Protective Gear 1B Equipment
ASP Handcuffs and Restraints 1C Equipment
Safariland Handcuffs and Restraints 1C Equipment
ASP Less Lethal Equipment 1D Equipment
DefenseTech Less Lethal Equipment 1D Equipment
Hogue Less Lethal Equipment 1D Equipment
Monadnock / Safariland Less Lethal Equipment 1D Equipment Leupold Surveillance Equipment 1E Equipment
Night Vision Devices Surveillance Equipment 1E Equipment Steiner Surveillance Equipment 1E Equipment
Zistos Surveillance Equipment 1E Equipment
Forensics Source Investigations & Evidence Equipment 1G Equipment Broco Tactical Equipment 1H Equipment
CMC Tactical Equipment 1H Equipment
Paratech Tactical Equipment 1H Equipment
Safariland Tactical Equipment 1H Equipment
Streamlight Tactical Equipment 1H Equipment
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Curtis Blue Line Product Catalog
League of Oregon Cities/NPPGov RFQ 2010 "Law Enforcement Equipment" Brand Product Description Category
Number Product Category
Invisio Communications, Radios, and GPS 1I Equipment
TCI / Safariland Communications, Radios, and GPS 1I Equipment Blauer Traffic Safety and Control Equipment 1J Equipment Dicke Safety Products Traffic Safety and Control Equipment 1J Equipment Streamlight Traffic Safety and Control Equipment 1J Equipment ASP Training and Safety Equipment 1K Equipment
Federal Signal Vehicle Equipment 1L Equipment
Bates Duty Gear 2A Uniforms and Accessories
Blackhawk Duty Gear 2A Uniforms and Accessories
Danner Duty Gear 2A Uniforms and Accessories
Edward Garments Duty Gear 2A Uniforms and Accessories
First Tactical Duty Gear 2A Uniforms and Accessories
Midway Caps Duty Gear 2A Uniforms and Accessories
Safariland Duty Gear 2A Uniforms and Accessories
Samuel Broome Duty Gear 2A Uniforms and Accessories
Under Armor Duty Gear 2A Uniforms and Accessories
Vertx Duty Gear 2A Uniforms and Accessories
5.11 Uniforms 2B Uniforms and Accessories
Blauer Uniforms 2B Uniforms and Accessories
Fechheimer Uniforms 2B Uniforms and Accessories
Propper Uniforms 2B Uniforms and Accessories
Spiewak Uniforms 2B Uniforms and Accessories
Blackinton Badges and ID Cards 2C Uniforms and Accessories Hero's Pride Badges and ID Cards 2C Uniforms and Accessories
5.11 Concealment and plainclothes 2D Uniforms and Accessories Propper Concealment and plainclothes 2D Uniforms and Accessories Under Armor Concealment and plainclothes 2D Uniforms and Accessories Vertx Concealment and plainclothes 2D Uniforms and Accessories
5.11 Eyewear 2E Uniforms and Accessories
ESS Eyewear 2E Uniforms and Accessories
Revision Eyewear 2E Uniforms and Accessories
Under Armor Eyewear 2E Uniforms and Accessories
5.11 Bags 2F Uniforms and Accessories
Vertx Bags 2F Uniforms and Accessories
SOG Firearms 3A Weapons and Ammunition
EOTech Firearms Accessories 3B Weapons and Ammunition
ESS Firearms Accessories 3B Weapons and Ammunition
Sig Sauer Ammunition & Training ammunition 3C Weapons and Ammunition Surefire Shooting Range Gear 3D Weapons and Ammunition
Benchmade Knives 3E Weapons and Ammunition
Gerber Knives 3E Weapons and Ammunition
TCI / Safariland Tools for Weapons and Ammunition 3F Weapons and Ammunition Paratech Specialty Tools 4A Other
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QUALIFICATIONS
CBL is fully qualified to provide consistently superior service to the League of Oregon Cities and to the participating members of the National Purchasing Partners (NPP). In addition to our many large contracts with city and state agencies, CBL continues to perform on the previous contract with the NPPGov Public Safety-GPO (contract for law enforcement equipment). The Company has experienced significant increase in customer acceptance and utilization of this “piggy-back” contract mechanism.
With an average of over twenty-five years of experience, the individuals who are supporting and participating in this program are each an expert in their respective fields. The following table summarizes the qualifications of CBL’s Team on the proposed program:
Curtis Blue Line - Key Personnel
Key Person Responsibilities
Paul Curtis Curtis CEO; Support & Strategic Direction
Kevin Krause CBL General Manager; Sales Manager
Aaron Clough Customer Service & Retail Sales
Nick Lawrence Director Special Programs (National Account Manager) Lane Crister Tactical Product Specialist
Doug Hussey Technical Support
CBL’s Management Team is supported by several dozen Salespeople, Customer Service Representatives, and Product Support Specialists and Technicians. CBL’s Sales and Customer Support Teams consist of highly trained and motivated men and women who are completely dedicated to provide superior support to our nation’s law enforcement officers.
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NOTE: “ATTACHMENT D: PRICING SCHEDULE” contains competition sensitive data. This data is not to be released to parties not associated with the LOC, the NPPGov, or other entities involved in proposal evaluation activities.
CBL’s price schedule includes two separate pricing approaches:
1. Pricing for customers located in the forty-eight contiguous states and Alaska (FOB: Origin)
2. Pricing for the State of Hawaii (FOB: Destination)
Generally, CBL is offering prices that are equal to our Most Favored Customer prices for items that are included in our GSA contract to maintain compliance with the terms and conditions of our contractual agreement with the General Services Adminstration. For those products not included in our GSA contract, CBL’s proposed prices are generally better than the prices CBL typically offers to our most favored customer.
CBL’s Pricing Schedule is based upon a fixed percentage (%) off marked prices defined within each of the individual suppliers’ catalog included in the “Current Catalog” section, starting on page 24 of this proposal):
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League of Oregon Cities/NPPGov RFQ 2010 "Law Enforcement Equipment" Brand Product Description Discount (%) Category
Number
Galvion Body Armor 20 1A
ProTech / Safariland Body Armor 20 1A
Safariland Body Armor Body Armor 30 1A
ESS Protective Gear 25 1B
Hatch / Safariland Protective Gear 20 1B
Invisio Protective Gear Net 1B
Monadnock / Safariland Protective Headgear 15 1B
TCI / Safariland Protective Gear 5 1B
ASP Handcuffs and Restraints 20 1C
Safariland Handcuffs and Restraints 20 1C
ASP Less Lethal Equipment 20 1D
DefenseTech Less Lethal Equipment Net 1D
Hogue Less Lethal Equipment 5 1D
Monadnock / Safariland Less Lethal Equipment Net 1D
Leupold Surveillance Equipment Net 1E
Night Vision Devices Surveillance Equipment Net 1E
Steiner Surveillance Equipment Net 1E
Zistos Surveillance Equipment Net 1E
Forensics Source Investigations & Evidence Equipment Net 1G Broco Tactical Equipment 8 1H
CMC Tactical Equipment 10 1H
Paratech Tactical Equipment 2 1H
Safariland Tactical Equipment 20 1H
Streamlight Tactical Equipment 40 1H
Invisio Communications, Radios, and GPS Net 1I
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League of Oregon Cities/NPPGov RFQ 2010 "Law Enforcement Equipment" Brand Product Description Discount (%) Category
Number
TCI / Safariland Communications, Radios, and GPS 5 1I
Blauer Traffic Safety and Control Equipment 30 1J
Dicke Safety Products Traffic Safety and Control Equipment 5 1J Streamlight Traffic Safety and Control Equipment 40 1J
ASP Training and Safety Equipment 20 1K
Federal Signal Vehicle Equipment 20 1L
Bates Duty Gear 5 2A
Blackhawk Duty Gear 30 2A
Danner Duty Gear 20 2A
Edward Garments Duty Gear 5 2A
First Tactical Duty Gear 20 2A
Midway Caps Duty Gear 5 2A
Safariland Duty Gear 30 2A
Samuel Broome Duty Gear 5 2A
Under Armor Duty Gear 25 2A
Vertx Duty Gear 30 2A
5.11 Uniforms 20 2B
Blauer Uniforms 30 2B
Fechheimer Uniforms 30 2B
Propper Uniforms 30 2B
Spiewak Uniforms 30 2B
Blackinton Badges and ID Cards 10 2C
Hero's Pride Badges and ID Cards 10 2C
5.11 Concealment and plainclothes 20 2D
Propper Concealment and plainclothes 30 2D
Under Armor Concealment and plainclothes 25 2D
Vertx Concealment and plainclothes 30 2D
5.11 Eyewear 20 2E
ESS Eyewear 25 2E
Revision Eyewear 20 2E
Under Armor Eyewear 25 2E
5.11 Bags 20 2F
Vertx Bags 30 2F
SOG Firearms 25 3A
EOTech Firearms Accessories 10 3B
ESS Firearms Accessories 25 3B
Sig Sauer Ammunition & Training ammunition Net 3C
Surefire Shooting Range Gear 25 3D
Benchmade Knives 25 3E
Gerber Knives 30 3E
TCI / Safariland Tools for Weapons and Ammunition 5 3F
Paratech Specialty Tools 2 4A
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(800) 443-3556 (toll free) ♦ (510) 839-5111 (direct) ♦ (510) 839-0219 (facsimile) L.N. Curtis & sons (“Curtis”)…a family of companies serving America’s First Responders LNCurtis.com ♦ CurtisBlueLine.com ♦ CurtisForceProtection.com ♦ ECMSinc.biz ♦ FireBooks.com PROPOSER PROFILE WORKBOOK (ATTACHMENT “B”)
1.0 GENERAL QUESTIONS:
Section 1.1 only to be completed by vendors with a national presence; i.e. vendors with a sales territory in 25 states or more.
1.1 The “Yes” or “No” questions below are to help evaluators familiarize themselves with national vendors.
Indicate “Yes” or “No” as it applies to your company.
✓ Do you have a national sales force adequate in size to meet the demands of multiple agencies and their unique needs for the products and services listed herein? Yes No
✓ Do you have a national distribution network that will support sales resulting from this RFP? Yes No
✓ Can you provide product availability to meet the requirements for materials and services listed herein for government and nonprofit agencies nationwide in a timely manner? Yes No
✓ Does your company have the ability to provide toll-free telephone/fax access, and an online presence? Yes No
✓ Can you provide a single point of contact (National Account Manager) to interact with the lead agency and NPPGov staff?
Yes No
✓ Are you a strong competitor in the industry with a minimum of three consecutive years of demonstrated success in all business practices and pursuits?
Yes No
1.2 Provide at least three references of government agencies within the United States that have purchased products/services from Proposer similar to those specified in this solicitation within the last year. If proposed products/services are new to market, please use most similar business references available. Include:
Agency name and address
Contact name, phone and email
Description of products/services sold and date.
Agency name and
address
Defense Logistics Agency
(DLA Troop Support)
General Services Admin
(GSA)
Defense Logistics Agency
(DLA Troop Support)
Contact name,
phone and email
Carolyn Zdunkiewicz
P: (215) 737-8329
[email protected]
Ralph Hunter
P: 817-850-8149
[email protected]
Ashley T. Nixon
P: 215-737-4848
[email protected]
Description of
products/services
sold
Products include a wide array
of firefighting equipment, tools,
and PPE, aircraft/crash rescue,
hazardous material response,
emergency medical services,
homeland security, and
domestic preparedness.
Re: SPM8EH-14-D-0006; Oct
2013-Sep 2018
Products include firefighting
and rescue equipment, PPE,
law enforcement and
security equipment, special
purpose clothing, and related
equipment and services.
Re: GS-07-F-0043L
Oct 2020-present (2nd, 20-
year contract)
Products include a wide array
of firefighting equipment,
tools, and PPE used before,
during, and after
WILDLAND Fire fighting
operations by the United
States Fire Service.
Re: SPE8EH-14-D-0006;
May 2014-Sep 2018
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LOC may use other information, however learned, in evaluation of the response.
1.3 OPTIONAL: If a Dun and Bradstreet Comprehensive Report (or similar) for your company is available, please submit it with your response.
No response offered
1.4 OPTIONAL: Attach any case studies, white papers and/or testimonials supporting your company and products/services.
No response offered
2.0 ABOUT PROPOSER:
2.1 State of incorporation: California
2.2 Federal Tax Identification Number: 94-1214350
2.3 If applicable to the product(s) and/or service(s), describe the Proposer’s ability to conduct E-commerce or online ordering. [Insert response in box below]
During Curtis’ and CBL’s operating experience, the company has improved its distribution processes through continuous technological change and adaptation. Technical adaptations have focused primarily on information systems and processing—the introduction and implementation of innovative electronic order entry processing and management control techniques and technologies.
CBL’s eCommerce Storefront and eCommerce Catalog allows customers to connect to CBL’s system in real time using the Internet to search CBL’s product catalog, place orders, check the status of orders, check product pricing and availability, and review account information.
CBL’s electronic order entry system provides customers with 24-hour service, support, and sales. The company’s eCommerce storefront is a fully integrated, multi-channel sales and customer self-service portal solution that offers CBL’s trading partners and customers the ability to place orders. Some of the features of CBL’s eCommerce Storefront include:
• Quick and secure customer access
• Real-time order entry system
• Email order confirmation
CBL’s commercial catalog is included in our eCommerce Storefront, in a searchable online format with links to images, documents, and products. CBL’s eCommerce Catalog provides customers with the latest product information, pricing, and availability on a World Wide Web storefront.
Additional features of CBL’s eCommerce Catalog include:
• An attribute-based system, used to search for products • Additional fields of information for searching
• Unlimited links from the catalog records to images, specification documents, and page references As the state of the art of the ITS for this contract evolves, CBL stands ready to adapt to any IT-related updates as may be required to accommodate the needs of the Loc/NPPGov membership.
CBL’s electronic ordering system enables customers to efficiently conduct all procurement procedures online. The online platform provides customers, who prefer to conduct their buying process online, with the convenience (24/7/365 ordering); control (personalized search); and choice (selection and presentation of information) offered by the state-of-the-art ecommerce solutions platform.
CBL’s internet commerce platform (www.CurtisBlueLine.com) is online and live and provides our customers with online access to our product and services catalogue. Customers are able to gather product information, submit product inquiries, and place orders.
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2.4 Describe Proposer’s system for processing orders from point of customer contact through delivery and billing. [Insert response in box below]
CBL Procedures for Processing Orders (other than “walk-in” business conducted at any of CBL’s retail stores)
CBL has developed straight forward procedures for order processing. Our order handling procedures are consistently applied to process routine, urgent, and emergency orders, product returns, and discrepant orders. Order processing is fully integrated into our automated distribution software platform. This electronic system provides our sales, marketing, purchasing, accounting, and management with real time order status, while tracking inventory and shipping status.
ORDERS
Delivery order is considered issued upon receipt of order by mail, telephone, or facsimile, or email.
ORDER PROCESSING
The following flow charts illustrate how CBL’s processes orders from entry through fulfillment, invoicing and postsales support After an order is received, CBL uses a simple and consistent series of procedures for processing customer orders.
The sourcing determination, made by the Customer Service Manager during the customer purchase order review process, is the primary factor made to determine the specific path to be taken by our staff while processing each individual order:
Order Scheduling & Delivery
Order scheduling at CBL is based upon one of two customer requirements. CBL’s typical commercial customer requests product delivery per product availability as specified by the supplier. CBL accommodates both scheduling requirements efficiently and effectively using our distribution software and consistent status reviews of all active orders.
Order Confirmation
Customer orders are confirmed by CBL after the Customer Service Manager has reviewed the customer purchase order (customer information, product and quantity requirements, pricing and availability, and the existence of any special requirements from the customer) and entered the order into our distribution software tracking system.
Not-In-Stock Conditions
It is expected that not-in-stock conditions for core items will be extremely rare; however, it is prudent that CBL have procedures to handle these occurrences. CBL will handle not-in-stock product orders by determining lead times necessary to complete the order, contacting the ordering activity, and advising current lead time of product.
Concurrently, CBL will offer alternative in-stock substitute products of equal or higher quality and at equal value for customer consideration.
Partial Delivery / Back Order Procedures
CBL will always strive to ship the entire order complete and on time. However, if CBL is in a low stock position on a particular product and the customer will accept a substitute item and accept a partial delivery, the order will be processed during CBL’s pre-order set-up to ensure that all items possible will be shipped either direct from our supplier or from one of the CBL warehouses in order to provide the level of service our customer requests.
Back-orders are tracked via the Company’s ERP system and reports generated showing “non-fills” until the order is shipped complete.
Partial deliveries and back orders status are provided to the customer on a regular basis until the order is filled.
Order Review Order Entry & confirm flow down
to supplier(s)
Sourcing?
Multi-Source
Shipment
CBL ships order Factory ships order
Customer Service
Rep (CSR) receives
PO
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Order Billing
CBL will submit invoices only after receiving assurances that our customer’s requirements have been met. Once the order has been shipped complete and all required activities specified within the order have been accomplished, CBL will submit invoices as required by the order.
Payment for Goods Received
CBL extends payment terms of net thirty (30) days from date of invoice.
2.5 Describe Proposer’s ability to provide detailed electronic reporting of quarterly sales correlated with NPPGov Member ID numbers of Participating Agency purchases as set forth in Addendum A to Vendor Administration Agreement (VAA), a copy of which is available upon request from the LOC. [Insert response in box below] CBL will employ the same control processes that have been successfully employed by CBL to monitor and control every sale made on all of our previous and current COOP contracts.
For example, GSA is very serious about GSA contractors selling products that are not on the contract to GSA’s customers under the GSA "banner"; selling to a customer not authorized to buy from the GSA contracts; and, selling GSA-authorized products to GSA customers at prices higher than authorized.
Our control processes, in-place and thoroughly tested, have passed numerous performance audits performed by the GSA to ensure our performance is in full compliance to very stringent GSA contract requirements.
These same processes, controls, and operational procedures have been and will continue to be implemented immediately upon contract award to ensure full compliance to sales tracking, reporting, and pricing requirements.
Additionally, with our Enterprise Resource Planning System (Oracle-NetSuite), our ability to submit accurate and timely reports is exceptional.
CBL will ALWAYS welcome a review or audit by NPPGov staff of sales orders to ensure trust is developed between the organizations and that the NPPGov maintains confidence in CBL’s Management Control Processes.
2.6 Describe the capacity of Proposer to meet Minority and Women Business Enterprises (MWBE) preferences, which may vary among Participating Agencies. [Insert response in box below] As a very competitive small business that successfully competes against larger companies, CBL is intimately aware that small businesses can often provide faster, more efficient and satisfactory customer-focused support than what is typical of large organizations. Therefore, it is CBL policy to develop and utilize to the greatest extent possible, suppliers of quality product and services provided by historically underutilized businesses.
Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Veteran-Owned Small Business, Minority-Owned Small Business, and HUBZone Businesses account for an increasing segment of CBL suppliers. CBL’s goal is to develop and more fully utilize these businesses as suppliers and business partners.
CBL views the LOC/NPPGov contracts as a platform with which to provide new opportunities to underutilized businesses. However, given the critical life-support functions performed by a majority of CBL’s proposed product catalog, the ability to source THE BEST and MOST RELIABLE products must necessarily take precedence over any concerns about business entity-type.
2.7 Proposer acknowledges compliance with Davis Bacon wage requirements where labor is concerned by indicating “yes” or “no” below.
Yes
2.8 By submitting a Proposal in response to this RFP, Proposer agrees, if applicable, to comply with all applicable provisions of Title 2, Subtitle A, Chapter II, PART 200—UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, COST PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS contained in Title 2 C.F.R. § 200 et seq.
Indicate “yes” or “no” below.
Yes
2.9 Complete Exhibit 1, located at the end of this workbook.
Completed (refer to page 23 of this proposal)
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3.0 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM:
3.1 Describe distribution of products and/or services available in Proposer’s response through Proposer’s distribution system (including Alaska and Hawaii), including any limitations. [Insert response in box below] All products included in this CBL proposal are available to the LOC/NPPGov membership located in the thirteen Western States of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, California, Alaska, Hawaii, and other states as may be acceptable to our manufacturing partners, without limitations.
CBL may provide products outside the 13 states listed based on manufacturer approval.
3.1.A Is it your intent to offer the proposed products and/or services through a designated distribution/dealer network, indicate “yes” or “no” below?
YES X NO
3.2 Provide Proposer’s shipping and delivery policy, including standard delivery time and any options and costs for expedited delivery and return policies. [Insert response in box below] SHIPPING POLICY: CBL’s transportation strategy is to streamline the global supply chain by out-sourcing all transportation activities to providers whose sole business is to provide logistics and shipping services. CBL outsources all transportation logistics to established logistics providers who employ state-of-the-art technologies focused on zero defect shipping performance. In addition to local regional carriers, CBL utilizes Federal Express, UPS, DHL, YRC, USPS, Roadway Express, USF Corporation, and other well-known, global carriers.
This combination of well-established internal processes, highly trained technicians, and efficient carriers combine to establish CBL as a highly reliable distributor. Over 99% of CBL’s deliveries are made error free.
CBL charges no handling fees and never adds profit onto shipping and transportation costs.
DELIVERY TIME: Delivery times will vary, by manufacturer and brand from in-stock and shipment within 24 hours for certain pieces of equipment to 90 days for customized equipment. For URGENT or EMERGENCY requirements, CBL will work with our manufacturer(s) to expedite deliveries. Normally, our supplier partners do not charge for expedited shipments; however, CBL will advise the customer of all expedite fees whenever a manufacturer requires such fees be paid.
RETURN POLICY: CBL strives to maintain the highest level of customer service. CBL will refund or exchange your purchase within the following guidelines:
• Items must be returned in new, unused condition
• Items that have been used, damaged, or not purchased through www.CurtisBlueLine.com or at a CBL Operation Center / retail outlet will not be refunded
• All items must be returned within 30 days of receipt
• Any item desired to be returned after that date is subject to review by CBL, and may be non-returnable Custom Order Items and Clearance Items are non-returnable. A 20% re-stocking fee may be charged for any nonstock or special-order items. Subject to acceptance by CBL and the manufacturer.
Items purchased on www.CurtisBlueLine.com can be returned by bringing it into one of our locations, or can be returned by mail, by following these steps:
• Contact our customer service department at 877-488-0469 or [email protected] to request a return or exchange.
• A Return Goods Authorization (RGA) will be given and is required for the return of all goods. • Return the merchandise by Prepaid Mail to the address specified on the RGA. Make sure you include a copy of the RGA with the merchandise being returned, along with the original packing slip (we also recommend that you keep a copy of the RGA for your records).
CBL reserves the right to reject any and all returns. All returns are subject to review upon receipt of the merchandise and an inspection. Items received in condition other than originally shipped may be rejected. All refunds are issued via original payment.
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3.3 Third party and/or subcontracting may be allowed. If applicable, detail the sub-contracting process (ordering, shipment, invoicing, billing) for those products not carried in Proposer’s distribution center. Alternatively, if proposer utilizes a third-party ordering, shipment, invoicing or billing partner, please describe in detail. [Insert response in box below]
CBL will not enter into any subcontracting agreements in performance of the required statement of work.
3.4 What is Proposer’s backorder policy? Is your policy to classify as “immediate or cancel” (requiring the Participating Agency to reorder if item is backordered) or “good until cancelled”? [Insert response in box below] It is expected that not-in-stock conditions for the most popular items used by law enforcement will be extremely rare; however, it is prudent that CBL has procedures to handle these occurrences, should they occur.
CBL will handle not-in-stock product orders by determining lead times necessary to complete the order, contacting the ordering activity, and advising current lead time of product. Concurrently, CBL will offer alternative in-stock substitute products of equal or higher quality that are included in the CBL proposed product catalog and at equal value for customer consideration. CBL’s customers are not required to reorder if an item is backordered.
3.5 Indicate whether the Proposer has any dealer or distributors that are authorized to fulfil purchases? Yes No
3.6 If answered yes to 3.5, include a copy of or link to authorized dealers or distributors.
Not Applicable
4.0 MARKETING:
4.1 Outline Proposer’s plan for marketing the Products and Services to the Participating Agencies on a local and national basis. Include any marketing incentives such as committed dollars for advertising, conferences/travel and custom marketing materials. [May attach marketing plan or insert response in box below] As with our current PublicSafety and FireRescue-GPO-related contracts, CBL’s sales teams will continue to target the areas with greatest population densities because population densities typically correlate directly with the number of serving police officers. However, our outside sales and inside sales (customer service representatives) teams will also target potential agency participants in less congested areas as the agency’s near-term procurement plans are identified.
Specifically, immediately after contract award, our marketing department will announce the award on our website and other on-line public forums in which we participate with our customers.
Additionally, CBL’s marketing department will prepare NEW marketing collateral for distribution by our sales teams and through eblast notifications to targeted customers (customers with near-term, open requirements). This collateral will explain the cooperative purchasing opportunity that is available to our customers through the new contract, and how, using this new contract the public agency may purchase a wide variety of products and services while saving time, man-power, and money.
We also renew a dedicated commitment to support the NPPGov in marketing campaigns and industry conferences to advertise the cooperative purchasing opportunities made available to the LoC/NPPGov membership and to potential new members via the new contract.
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4.2 Explain how Proposer will educate its local and national sales force about the use of the Master Price Agreement. [Insert response in box below]
As previously discussed in section 4.1, CBL' marketing department will prepare NEW marketing collateral for distribution by our sales teams and through eblast notifications to targeted customers. This collateral will explain the cooperative purchasing opportunity that is available to our customers through the new contract, and how, using this new contract the public agency may purchase a wide variety of products and services while saving time, man-power, and money.
Marketing collateral will be provided to the CBL Sales Teams during a contract kick-off (K/O) meeting (kick-off meetings [virtual or physical presence] are standard operating procedures when CBL is awarded a major new contract).
LOC and NPPGov Personnel are encouraged to attend these K/O meetings whenever possible to establish relationships with CBL personnel and to make sure all necessary information is exchanged.
Subjects covered during CBL’s K/O meetings include program / contract introduction and overview; brands, prices and discounts offered; rules of engagement (contract terms and conditions); procedures for quotes, order entry and post-sales support; and, any other program-specific information that will help the sales force gain understanding of and motivation to exploit the opportunities afforded by the new contract.
4.3 Indicate the Proposer’s willingness to allow training to its local and national sales force about the use of the Master Price Agreement. [Insert response in box below]
CBL welcomes the training and partnership to ensure successful contract execution.
Should CBL be honored by receiving a contract in response to this proposal, CBL requests that a Kick-Off meeting be held with NPPGov personnel at the appropriate NPPGov facility for the purposes of discussing lessons learned on the current contract between the FR-GPO and CBL and to review CBL’s marketing plan. Members of CBL’s senior management, sales and operations staff would attend the proposed NPPGov-CBL Kick-Off Meeting. Further, CBL will schedule training to allow our sales force the use of the Master Price Agreement.
5.0 POINT OF CONTACT:
Proposer POC who will administer, coordinate, and manage this program with NPPGov and the LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES:
Contact Person: Nick Lawrence Title: Director, Special Programs Mailing Address: 185 Lennon Lane, Suite 110
City: Walnut Creek State & Zip: CA 94598
Email Address: [email protected]
Phone #: (510) 499-4112 Fax #: (510) 839-0219
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H.R. NICK LAWRENCE, MBA, MS
Professional Experience
L.N. CURTIS & SONS
Director, Special Programs
• Responsible to identify, target, plan, and pursue strategic new business opportunities • Responsible for the implementation of new programs/strategic contracts SPECTRASWITCH, INC.
Founder, President/CEO
• Started, built, and ran the high-technology start-up company; secured new government SBIR contracts and more than $30 million in venture funding to establish the business • Recruited, motivated, and trained more than 150 employees in the areas of finance, accounting, engineering, product development, sales, marketing, operations, and human resources • Developed complex business organizations with multiple departments and several product lines • Managed technology development and product commercialization of the first solid-state optical switch for telecom sector
• Created and implemented marketing and sales programs, technology research, strategic planning, finance management, new business development, and business direction
• Cultivated and established strategic relationships with key suppliers and offshore manufacturing facilities • Worked with Venture partners to establish offering that led to successful purchase of technology by a larger corporation
DISPLAYS & TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
General Manager
• Turned around high-technology start-up company that was losing more than 20% on sales • Returned company to profitability within 12 months; reduced debt and brought accounts receivables current; repaid penalties that accounted for 10% of sales
• Delivered results by reorganizing management team, implementing new training programs, establishing new companywide operating program management procedures, and streamlining manufacturing and operations • Prepared and presented offering that led to successful purchase of company by a large corporation FMC Corporation –
Program Management
• Managed corporations advanced Research & Development
United States Army–
Unit Commander
• Managed top-rated organizations with over $50 million of complex equipment and more than 100 soldiers during critical, high-pressure situations for the U.S. Army
E D U C A T I O N
MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY, Arlington, Virginia
Master of Business Administration
VIRGINIA TECH, Blacksburg, Virginia
Master of Science in Engineering
UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY, West Point, New York
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
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6.0 CUSTOMER SUPPORT SERVICES:
Explain Proposer’s policy regarding each of the following if applicable to product(s) and/or service(s):
6.1 Auditing for order completeness. [Insert response in box below] CBL takes great pride ensuring the highest quality standards are met in all facets of the business and that the right product will arrive, in the correct quantities, when needed. Senior management is tasked to ensure that all procedures are followed. CBL only promotes the highest quality products from its world class suppliers.
Other assurances include:
• Always double-checking orders prior to processing to ensure that products delivered comply with ALL order requirements
• Ensuring that all products will meet applicable industry standards • Double-checking goods prior to being packed for shipment • Reviewing invoices before submitting
• Maintaining an active job, product, and safety training program for all employees • Assisting customer inspectors during source inspections, as deemed necessary by the buyer
6.2 Replacement policy (i.e., damaged or defective goods). [Insert response in box below] If CBL or one of our manufacturing partners made a shipping or processing error, or the customer received damaged goods; our staff will ship replacement product immediately, if the item is in CBL stock, or we will work with the manufacturer to ensure the item is replaced expeditiously. (see section 6.14 for additional related information)
6.3 Minimum order requirement (e.g., Individual item vs. case lot). [Insert response in box below] CBL’s proposed product catalog includes manufacturers who do not require a minimum order (other than purchasing 1 unit of measure [e.g., each, pair, kit).
6.4 Customer service hours/days of operation [Insert response in boxes below] Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday:
7am4:30pm 7am4:30pm 7am4:30pm 7am4:30pm 7am4:30pm Call “Hot Line” Call “Hot Line” *CBL receives emergency orders 24/7/365 via fax, email, electronic ordering, or, if preferred, customers can use our “after hours HOT LINE” (888.950.6677) to make contact with a senior CBL manager or contact their local salesperson for emergency response and assistance.
6.5 Special Orders. [Insert response in box below]
CBL coordinates special orders with the customer (to ensure CBL develops a full and accurate understanding of customer requirements), and the manufacturer (to ensure the manufacturer develops a full and accurate understanding of customer requirements and is able to translate those requirements into a cost-effective product, as quickly as possible). Once a special order is received, CBL uses the same consistent series of procedures for processing “normal” orders.
6.6 Post sale services issues. [Insert response in box below] CBL Customer Service will support the LoC/NPPGov Program in several critical areas of post-sales activity, including:
• Outside Sales—provides face-to-face, in person customer contact for sales and marketing activities; product (technical and sales) information; on-site service activities; and monitoring of customer satisfaction • Warehousing & Inventory—logistics management and inventory control specialists who ensure the right parts go to the right customer
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industry topics; conducts training classes on products and product maintenance and repair procedures; and, offers seminars on specific products and product families and industry-specific standards, specifications and requirements. • Factory-certified Product Technicians—provides in-house and mobile repair and maintenance services; warranty repairs, and annual, or as requested preventative maintenance • Personal Protective Equipment and Ensemble Care & Maintenance—Another of Curtis’ wholly-owned subsidiaries, ECMS, Inc. a five-facility operation, provides inspection, cleaning, and repair services of personal protective equipment to all National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards • Manufacturer Field and Product Technician Teams-CBL has access to supplier specialists and technical teams for customer support and education
• CurtisCare—CBL provides our customers with training and on-boarding support, inspection, repair and maintenance services.
6.7 Repair services, including repair warranty programs, if any. Proposer shall identify, where applicable, authorized factory repair facilities that will honor the warranty of items on contract. [Insert response in box below] CBL’s factory-certified Product Technicians provide in-house and mobile repair and maintenance services; warranty repairs, and annual, or as requested preventative maintenance on many of the brands the Company represents. For all other brands, CBL always provides the manufacturer’s warranty of supplies and extended warranties, for new product.
6.8 Technical support services Proposer provides. [Insert response in box below] Should CBL receive a contract in response to this offer, the participating members of the LOC/NPPGov will realize significant benefits in addition to aggressive pricing.
Every CBL Customer Service & Operation Center house the company’s customer and product service organizations, which consist of the following teams:
• Customer Service (Inside Sales)—responds to all customer inquiries; provides immediate quotations; enters orders; tracks order status; expedites orders as needed with internal and supplier organizations; proactively identifies and solves potential problems; manages all corrective action and status tracking for returns and discrepant orders
• Outside Sales—provides “face-to-face” customer contact for sales and marketing activities; product (technical and sales) information; on-site service activities; and monitoring of customer satisfaction. CBL’s experienced sales team is available to all LOC/NPPGov members (within our thirteen-state western region of responsibility) for visits on a regular schedule for technical advice, product presentations, and marketing. We will arrange for support by the manufacturer or the local distributor when on-site support for customers outside of our thirteen states geographical region is required.
• Warehousing & Inventory Staff—On-site inventory to enable rapid inventory replenishment for our customers. Plus, logistics management and inventory control specialists who ensure the right parts go to the right customer, as ordered
• Product Specialists—provides educational information and training on a wide array of industry topics; conducts training classes on products and product maintenance and repair procedures; and, offers seminars on specific products and product families and industry-specific standards, specifications and requirements. • Factory-certified Product Technicians—provides in-house and mobile repair and maintenance services; warranty repairs, and annual, or as requested preventative maintenance • Personal Protective Equipment and Ensemble Care & Maintenance—CBL’s wholly-owned subsidiary, ECMS, Inc. provides inspection, cleaning, and repair services of personal protective equipment to National Fire Protection Association 1851 standards
• Manufacturer Field and Product Technician Teams—CBL has access to over 100 supplier specialists and Technical teams for customer support and education
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• CBL’s Customer Service Team—provides a fully integrated process as the company markets, sells, distributes, and supports the thousands of emergency equipment items that it represents. A significant way that CBL manages its business is the close and cooperative nature of the relationship CBL has with all suppliers. This mutual commitment helps to ensure full responsiveness to CBL customers, whether their needs are for product, training, or service. CBL’s approach to customer service, “CurtisCare,” includes customer service activity that precedes the order and extends well beyond order delivery to ensure complete customer satisfaction.
6.9 Product substitution policy. [Insert response in box below] Should CBL experience a significant lead time/delay in fulfilling an order, the customer will be presented with alternative product solutions, if available. The customer will be informed of the situation, the lead time expected to fulfill the order, alternative product availability including cost, delivery schedule and whether or not the alternate is included in the LoC/NPPGov contract.
CBL will immediately honor the customer’s decision to accept the delay, replace the delayed item with an alternate solution, or cancel the order
6.10 Identify trade-in program criteria (if applicable). [Insert response in box below] CBL’s proposed program does not include any trade-in program elements.
6.11. After hours service (including weekends and holidays) [Insert response in boxes below] Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday:
As required
Although customer and technical support is available between the hours of 7:00am and 4:00pm, local time, Monday through Friday at each of our Customer Service Operation Centers, CBL understands that “normal office hours” has lost all real meaning in the global marketplace. Serving a world-wide customer community spanning all time zones, CBL’s customers are able to contact a company representative in any of several ways, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, and three-hundred, sixty-five days a year (24/7/365) to discuss order placement, order tracking, problem resolution, and the myriad of other topics that will arise throughout the term of a business relationship. CBL’s customers contact company customer sales, service, and technical representatives via telephone, cell phone, email, or facsimile using the contact information listed on our web-site and also included in this section.
It is a standard operating procedure that all outside sales representatives and management provide office, cell phone numbers, and email addresses to the company’s customers. This enables CBL’s customers to contact the company’s sales force directly for sales and service requests 24/7/365.
Additionally, using toll-free numbers during “outside-of-normal” business hours or on national holidays, CBL representatives are contacted directly or via message service 24/7/365 in order to immediately respond to emergency or non-emergency situations. CBL’s representatives will respond to all customer inquiries within 4 hours between the hours of 7am-4pm (local) Monday through Friday or within 24 hours during non-duty hours or national holidays.
Customers can use CBL’s “after hours HOT LINE” (888.950.6677).
6.12 Shipment tracking. [Insert response in box below]
CBL expedites with our manufacturing suppliers and tracks shipments using each carrier’s online tracking and status reporting systems to ensure that timely deliveries are made. Tracking information and Proof-of-Delivery is required from all suppliers.
6.13 Back order tracking process. [Insert response in box below] Partial Delivery / Back Order Procedures
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CBL will always strive to ship the entire order complete and on time. However, if the order requires drop shipment from multiple suppliers or if CBL is in a low stock position on a particular product and the customer will accept a partial delivery, the order will be processed during CBL’s pre-order set-up to ensure that all items possible will be shipped either direct from our supplier or from one of CBL’s warehouses.
Back-orders are tracked via the Company’s ERP system and reports generated showing “non-fills” until the order is shipped complete.
Partial deliveries and back orders status are provided to the customer on a regular basis until the order is filled.
6.14 Return Item process, including any/all associated fees (e.g., restocking, shipping, turnaround time on returns). [Insert response in box below]
When an end user alerts CBL of a product return, CBL will coordinate all discrepant resolutions with the customer’s buyer. CBL will provide disposition instructions to the customer no later than 7 days after receiving notification of that the end user has received discrepant goods.
CBL product return and discrepant shipment procedures are designed to negate any additional effort on the part of the customer other than communicating and assisting in the return of the item while ensuring accurate invoicing.
CBL immediately processes the corrected order upon customer notification of a problem, so that the replacement items are received as quickly as possible without unnecessary delays due to paperwork or other procedural issues.
CBL will accept returns and, if the authorized customer still requires the product(s), replace the product(s) under the following conditions:
a) Incorrect products were shipped
b) Products were damaged in shipment
c) Products arrived with concealed shipping damages
d) Products which are recalled, regardless of level of recall, except when the manufacturer’s policy states otherwise, in which case the manufacturer’s disposition instructions will be followed e) Other returns consistent with the Contractor’s normal return policy to include return of excess material ordered by the customer based on a project estimate.
If an end user returns products that have no discrepancies, CBL will not charge a re-stocking fee for items shipped from CBL’s stock inventory. If a product must be returned to one of CBL’s vendors, CBL will, on behalf of the customer, work closely with the supplier to waive or minimize restocking fees.
CBL does not charge a re-stocking fee for delinquent orders that are returned or if the customer chooses to cancel the order prior to delivery unless the order was for a custom product and our supplier charges a cancellation or restocking fee. If the ordering activity/customer does not need replacement of the returned products CBL will notify the buyer. The customer then will process a reimbursement action against the CBL for the prompt return of any expended dollars back to the customer.
6.15 Electronic billing. [Insert response in box below] CBL will submit invoices once the order has been shipped complete and all required activities specified within the order have been accomplished. After fulfillment, CBL will submit invoices in accordance to customer requirements.
CBL extends payment terms of net thirty (30) days from date of invoice.
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6.16 Explain how Proposer will resolve complaints, issues, or challenges. [Insert response in box below] CBL has developed a strong history of customer satisfaction because the company has developed a reputation for taking immediate action to resolve problems as they arise. CBL addresses problems using a standard but effective problem-solving technique:
• Discuss the problem with customer to determine problem’s root cause • Develop a plan of action to resolve problem (if shipping or processing error, or receipt of damaged good; our staff will ship replacement product immediately)
• Coordinate resolution with customer
• Take action to resolve problem
• Communicate with customer until a satisfactory outcome is achieved • Review internal procedures/policies/training to ensure problem does not recur • During the problem-solving process, CBL encourages customers to participate in the decision-making processes and action plan development
The CBL Sales Team evaluates customer satisfaction with regular personal visits to each ordering activity and potential ordering activity. The primary responsibilities of CBL’s Sales include end-user activity visits, product training, product research, promotion, and training to ensure total customer satisfaction.
Customer service is one of CBL’s core strengths. This strength is enabled because CBL maintains a high ratio of customer service representatives to outside sales representatives. Paired with one or more customer service representatives, each member of CBL’s Outside Sales Team is assured to be able to respond to customer requirements in a rapid and accurate manner.
6.17 Other services not already covered. [Insert response in box below] Stores/Warehousing…CBL & Curtis remain one of America’s largest stocking distributors of emergency response equipment.
CBL & Curtis warehouse facilities total over 60,000 square feet of inventory space with firefighting, search & rescue, safety, HAZMAT, law enforcement, and emergency equipment on hand.
7.0 DELIVERY AND FREIGHT CHARGES:
7.1 Identify delivery and/or shipping costs or provide a shipping rate schedule based on weight, item, and/or destination for all items ordered within the continental U.S. (and Hawaii/Alaska). The Proposer shall identify all exceptions to this shipping rate schedule. [Insert response in box below]
CBL price quotes for Hawaiian inquiries will be FOB: Destination that will be calculated using the following formula: list price less the brand discount plus an estimated freight charge. CBL will estimate freight by using the UPS freight calculator listed at UPS Freight Calculator (https://wwwapps.ups.com/fctc/timeandcost?loc=en_US&ActionOriginPair=SeamlessExperience_StartSession&F REIGHT_TYPE=LTL) or other calculators made publicly available by other shipping companies. CBL will always seek best value for our customers.
CBL will provide a quote to all other states in the contiguous 48 plus Alaska requesting to “piggy-back” on any resulting contract between CBL and the member. CBL quoted prices for shipments to the continental USA plus Alaska will be FOB: Origin and will be calculated using the following formula: list price less the brand discount plus an estimated freight charge.
The customer invoice will include actual freight charges as a separate line item.
7.2 Identify policy for transfer of product ownership (delivery) and damage/issue resolution. [Insert response in box below]
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Transfer of ownership from CBL to customer occurs at time of delivery. CBL and/or our carriers will be responsible for damage from pick-up at CBL warehouse or manufacturer’s dock (if drop-shipped) though drop-off at customer’s warehouse/point of delivery.
Customer acceptance is expected to be at time of delivery. Customers shall inspect product at time of delivery and notify CBL as soon as possible upon a determination that the product arrived damaged.
8.0 VENDOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
8.1 Does Proposer require that customers/Participating Agencies agree to standard terms and conditions related to their purchase? Yes No [Circle one]
8.2 If answered yes to 8.1, include a copy of or link to terms and conditions.
Please refer to the attached link which includes standard sales and online purchasing. https://www.curtisblueline.com/help-terms-conditions
9.0 WARRANTY INFORMATION:
9.1 Identify warranty options, if applicable. [Insert response in box below] CBL provides manufacturer warranty of supplies and will offer any extended warranties if available at additional costs.
The warranties provided under CBL’s proposed program will be the same as offered to the public (standard commercial practice).
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Exhibit 1
LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT COVERAGE
RETAIL, DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE/SUPPORT LOCATIONS
Number of retail stores
in each state?
Number of
distribution centers
in each state?
Number of support
locations in each
state?
ARIZONA 1 1 2
CALIFORNIA 2 2 4
UTAH 2 2 4
WASHINGTON 1 1 2
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CURRENT CATALOGS
The following table identifies the catalogs forming the pricing basis of this proposal, at the time of submission.
Manufacturers typically publish an updated version on a yearly basis. Pricing offered to membership will be based upon any changes in the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), as shown in their most current product catalog(s).
Curtis Blue Line Product Catalog
League of Oregon Cities/NPPGov RFQ 2010 "Law Enforcement Equipment" Brand Product Description Discount
(%) Catalog
5.11 Uniforms 20 511 Tac Spring 1/1/2020
5.11 Concealment and plainclothes 20 511 Tac Spring 1/1/2020
5.11 Eyewear 20 511 Tac Spring 1/1/2020
5.11 Bags 20 511 Tac Spring 1/1/2020
ASP Restraints 20 ASP 7/10/2019
ASP Less Lethal Equipment 20 ASP 7/10/2019
ASP Training and Safety Equipment 20 ASP 7/10/2019
Bates Duty Gear 5 Bates Master UPC 1 Feb 2020
Benchmade Knives 25 Benchmade 1/1/2020
Blackhawk Duty Gear 30 Vista Outdoor Blackhawk 1 Jan 2020 Blackinton Badges and ID Cards 10 Blackinton 1/1/2020
Blauer Traffic Safety & Control Equipment 30 Blauer 1/1/2020 Blauer Uniforms 30 Blauer 1/1/2020
Broco Tactical Equipment 8 Broco Forced Entry 1/1/2020
CMC Tactical Equipment 10 CMC 1/1/2020
Danner Duty Gear 20 Danner 1/1/2020
DefenseTech Less Lethal Equipment Net Defense Tech 3 Dec 2018 Dicke Safety Products Traffic Safety & Control Equipment 5 Dicke 2020 Edward Garments Duty Gear 5 Edward Garments 9/1/2019
EOTech Firearms Accessories 10 L3 Comm 1/1/2020
ESS Protective Gear 25 Eye Safety Sys 4/1/2019
ESS Eyewear 25 Eye Safety Sys 4/1/2019
ESS Firearms Accessories 25 Eye Safety Sys 4/1/2019
Fechheimer Uniforms 30 Fech Flying Cross 1/6/2020
Federal Signal Vehicle Equipment 20 Federal Amber Units 4/1/2018 First Tactical Duty Gear 20 not yet available
Forensics Source Investigations & Evidence Equipment Net not yet available Galvion Body Armor 20 not yet available
Gerber Knives 30 Gerber 7/1/2019
Hatch / Safariland Protective Gear 20 Safariland/Hatch 5/15/2019 Hero's Pride Badges and ID Cards 10 Hero's Pride Reg 5/1/2019 Hogue Less Lethal Equipment 5 Hogue 1/1/2020
Invisio Protective Gear Net Invisio Product Brosure 6/26/2018 Invisio Communications Equipment Net Invisio Product Brosure 6/26/2018 Leupold Surveillance Equipment Net Leupold & Stevens 1/1/2020 Midway Caps Duty Gear 5 Midway Cap 1/1/2020
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Curtis Blue Line Product Catalog
League of Oregon Cities/NPPGov RFQ 2010 "Law Enforcement Equipment" Brand Product Description Discount
(%) Catalog
Monadnock / Safariland Protective Headgear 15 Safariland/Monadnock 5/15/2019 Monadnock / Safariland Less Lethal Equipment Net Safariland/Monadnock 5/15/2019 Night Vision Devices Surveillance Equipment Net not yet available Paratech Tactical Equipment 2 Paratech Units Parts 1/1/2020 Paratech Specialty Tools 2 Paratech Units Parts 1/1/2020 Propper Uniforms 30 Propper Clothing 10/1/2019
Propper Concealment and plainclothes 30 Propper Clothing 10/1/2019 ProTech / Safariland Body Armor 20 Safariland/ProtechTactArmor 5/15/2019 Revision Eyewear 20 Revision Tac Eyewear 7/1/2018
Safariland Restraints 20 Safariland NASPO 4/25/2019
Safariland Tactical Equipment 20 Safariland NASPO 4/25/2019 Safariland Duty Gear 30 Safariland NASPO 4/25/2019
Safariland Body Armor Body Armor 30 Safariland Hard/Soft Armor 4/25/2019 Samuel Broome Duty Gear 5 Samuel Broome Co 1/1/2019
Sig Sauer Ammunition & Training ammunition Net Sig Sauer LE-MIL 22Jan2020 SOG Firearms 25 Spring Sog 1/17/2020
Spiewak Uniforms 30 Spiewak 2/1/2019
Steiner Surveillance Equipment Net Steiner Optics 1/1/2020 Streamlight Tactical Equipment 40 Streamlight 3/1/2019
Streamlight Traffic Safety & Control Equipment 40 Streamlight 3/1/2019 Surefire Shooting Range Gear 25 Surefire 1/1/2020
TCI / Safariland Protective Gear 5 Safariland/TCI 5/15/2019 TCI / Safariland Communications Equipment 5 Safariland/TCI 5/15/2019 TCI / Safariland Tools for Weapons and Ammunition 5 Safariland/TCI 5/15/2019 Under Armor Duty Gear 25 Under Armor 1/1/2019
Under Armor Concealment and plainclothes 25 Under Armor 1/1/2019 Under Armor Eyewear 25 Under Armor 1/1/2019
Vertx Duty Gear 30 Fech Vertx 1/6/2020
Vertx Concealment and plainclothes 30 Fech Vertx 1/6/2020 Vertx Bags 30 Fech Vertx 1/6/2020
Zistos Surveillance Equipment Net Zistos 9/12/2019
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SCOPE OF WORK
2.1 REQUIREMENTS OF PROPOSERS SUBMITTING A RESPONSE:
Proposers must present clear and concise evidence indicating Proposer’s ability to comply with the requirements stated herein and to provide and deliver the specified products and services to Participating Agencies.
RESPONSE:
CBL’s response centered around providing two general areas of evidence to show the Company is properly qualified and prepared to deliver the specified products and services to the League of Oregon Cities members, successful history performing on closely related programs and the construct of a robust product catalog meeting the needs of today’s law enforcement and containing multiple brands and products for the product categories:
* The “Qualifications” section provides a record of CBL’s historical and on-going success managing similarly large and complex programs requring the support to a geographically dispersed and numerically large number of customers requiring a wide array of diverse products. Additionally, the proposed program will be managed by CBL’s most experienced leaders representing general management, program management, sales and marketing, customer service and product support.
* The “Executive Summary” and the “Proposed Products and Services” section describe the products and service offerings.
All catalogs included in this CBL proposal are available to the League of Oregon Cities membership located in the thirteen Western States of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, California, Alaska, Hawaii, and other states as may be acceptable to our manufacturing partners, without limitations. Many of the catalogs may be available outside the states listed as approved by the manufacturer.
2.1.1 PROPOSER COMMITMENTS
Each Proposer is required to commit to low pricing, and accurate and timely reporting to NPPGov pursuant to the reporting requirements identified in the NPPGov Vendor Administration Agreement (available upon request). In addition, successful Proposer(s) with a national presence must commit to marketing of the Master Price Agreement nationwide and that the sales force will be trained, engaged and committed to offering NPPGov pricing to member government agencies nationwide, including the opportunity for NPPGov to train the Vendor sales staff.
RESPONSE:
CBL’s lead-in paragraph to the “Attachment D: Pricing Schedule” (page 7 in this proposal) describes that our proposed prices are generally better than the prices offered to our most favored customer. The exceptions are for those products contained within our proposal that are also included in our GSA contract. GSA contracts require the contract holder to offer products included on GSA contracts but not sold to GSA customers at prices no lower that the price received by the most favored customer. Exceptions may be made based on dissimilar scope of work.
As described in paragraph 2.5 of “Attachment B: Proposer Profile Workbook” (page 12), CBL will employ the same control processes that have been successfully employed by CBL’s corporate parent for over twenty-years to monitor and control every sale made on our GSA contract and all other contracts with similar operational controls, and sales tracking and reporting requirements.
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1.1.2 PROPOSERS MUST COMPLETE “ATTACHMENT B” – PROPOSER PROFILE WORKBOOK”.
RESPONSE:
CBL’s completed “Attachment B: Proposer Profile Workbook” beginning on page 9 of this proposal.
2.2 PRODUCTS AND SERVICES:
2.2.1 Provide a description of the LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT offered as set forth in ATTACHMENT C.
The primary objective is for the Proposer(s) to provide the Proposer(s)’s entire catalog of products and services (“catalog discount”) that are responsive to this RFP so that Participating Agencies may order a broad range of products and services as appropriate for their needs. Anticipated future models and related products/services that may be offered during the term of the resulting Master Price Agreement should also be in included in Vendor’s Proposal.
RESPONSE:
CBL’s Transmittal Letter and the “Proposed Products and Services” section (refer to page 3 of this proposal) describes the breadth of CBL’s proposed program by defining the number of brands, including their complete catalogs, being offered for each of the six product categories:
CBL’s offer includes one or more brands for each product category and sub-category:
• Category 1: Equipment
o 1A: Body Armor
o 1B: Protective Gear
o 1C: Restraints
o 1D: Less Lethal Equipment
o 1E: Surveillance Equipment
o 1G: Investigations & Evidence Equipment
o 1H: Tactical Equipment
o 1I: Communications Equipment
o 1J: Traffic Safety & Control Equipment
o 1L: Vehicle Equipment
• Category 2: Uniforms & Accessories
o 2A: Duty Gear
o 2B: Uniforms
o 2C: Badges and ID Cards
o 2D: Concealment and plainclothes
o 2E: Eyewear
o 2F: Bags
• Category 3: Weapons & Ammunition
o 3A: Firearms
o 3B: Firearms Accessories
o 3C: Ammunition & Training ammunition
o 3D: Shooting Range Gear
o 3E: Knives
o 3F: Tools for Weapons and Ammunition
• Category 4: Other
o 4A: Related Law Enforcement Equipment
CBL anticipates requesting that additional products be added to any resulting contract reflecting future product enhancements made by industry.
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2.2.2 All products offered must be new, unused and most current product lines, unless otherwise clearly identified as remanufactured goods.
RESPONSE: All products offered and delivered will be new, unused and represent the most current models unless otherwise clearly identified or as may be required by the membership (e.g., inventory replenishment).
2.2.3 Describe any special programs that Proposer offers that shall improve the ability of the Participating Agencies to access the products, such as retail store availability, expedited delivery intervals, item sourcing, or other unique plans and services.
RESPONSE: CBL’s Operation Centers located in Boise, ID., Kent, WA., Phoenix, AZ., Tigard, OR., Salt Lake City, and West Sacramento, CA include retail outlets, service centers, and product support spoecialists to assist membership.
Additionally, Curtis’ centralized warehouse, located in Salt Lake City, provides a full suite of Integrated Logistics Support and Services to the Compay’s customers.
CurtisCare is a program that offers the Company’s customers with robust training programs on all aspects of deployment; use; care and maintenance; and, repair procedures and support services for all products available from CBL.
2.2.4 Additional Benefits: Proposer shall identify any other added value it offers to the LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES (“LOC”) and Participating Agencies (e.g. convenience cards, individual/member discounts, additional admin fee, etc.)
RESPONSE: In addition to products being offered at best pricing, CBL offers the membership a supplier-partner offering a full suite of Integrated Logistics Support and Services; product specialists who are trained and certified by manufactrurers to provide deployment support in addition to product training in use; care, maintenance and repair; and safety.
2.3 PRICING:
2.3.1 Pricing for the products and services may be based on “ATTACHMENT D” – PRICING SCHEDULE as follows:
A A fixed percentage (%) off marked price based on the Proposer’s catalog or retail store price for each CATEGORY specified in ATTACHMENT D – PRICING SCHEDULE. Proposer shall identify the catalog used.
Option (A) is preferred. If option (A) is not feasible proposer may use option (B) provided Proposer includes a justification.
B Alternatively, contract pricing may be based upon fixed prices (contingencies for economic price adjustments must be identified in the proposal), or a combination fixed percentage off and firm fixed prices.
Proposer may offer additional discounts to the League of Oregon Cities and Participating Agencies based on volume.
If proposers are responding with option “B”, proposers may request price increases based on manufacturer costs, cost of labor and/or materials that must be supported by appropriate documentation. If the League of Oregon Cities agrees to the price modification, the League of Oregon Cities may approve in writing, including electronic mail, without the need for a written amendment to the Master Price Agreement.
RESPONSE:
CBL’s proposed program is based upon offering, by brand, a fixed percentage (%) discount off marked price (Option A). The marked prices are defined within the current Price List/Product Catalog of each of the Company’s Manufacturer (Brand)-Partners identified within the “in Attachment D, Catalog Pricing” section (page 7). #13..
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All catalogs, representing the current version of new and unused products, are identified in the “Current Catalogs” section (refer to page 24 of this proposal).
2.3.2 Proposers may also add additional products and services provided that any additions reasonably fall within the intent of the original RFP specifications. Pricing on additions shall be equivalent to the percentage discount for other similar products. Proposer may provide a web-link with current product listings, which may be updated periodically, as allowed by the terms of the resulting Master Price Agreement. Proposer may replace or add product lines to an existing contract if the line is replacing or supplementing products on contract, is equal or superior to the original products offered, is discounted in a similar or to a greater degree, and if the products meet the requirements of the solicitation. No products may be added to avoid competitive procurement requirements. The League of Oregon Cities may reject any additions without cause.
RESPONSE:
CBL anticipates that future requests will be submitted to the LOC/NPPGov to add products reflecting future product enhancements made by industry or requests for products made by members.
2.3.3 Explain any additional pricing incentives that may be available such as large volume purchases, cash terms, or rebates to Participating Agencies. However, steeper discounts are preferred to rebates.
RESPONSE:
CBL’s proposed program includes prices to be considered ceiling prices. To be clear, ceiling prices are the highest prices that will be offered. CBL anticipates that the membership will be offered products contained in this offer at prices reflecting deeper discounts (lower prices) than those proposed within the pricing schedule (beginning on page 7 of this proposal).
It is anticipated that market forces such as competition and the nature of specific sales actions (e.g., volume purchases, repeat customers) will lead to additional discounts being offered by CBL to the membership.
2.3.4 All pricing proposals shall clearly explain how freight and/or delivery costs are determined as described in ATTACHMENT D PRICING SCHEDULE herein.
RESPONSE:
CBL uses Federal Express Freight and UPS for most shipments. Our freight charges are based upon the pricing agreements the Company has with these and other less utilized shipping companies. CBL refers to the published rates or receives freight quotes from our transportation service providers for each order that CBL will collect freight costs.
2.4 TAX: Proposers shall strictly adhere to all federal, state and local tax requirements applicable to their operation, and to any contract or activity resulting from this Solicitation.
RESPONSE:
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(800) 443-3556 (toll free) ♦ (510) 839-5111 (direct) ♦ (510) 839-0219 (facsimile) L.N. Curtis & sons (“Curtis”)…a family of companies serving America’s First Responders LNCurtis.com ♦ CurtisBlueLine.com ♦ CurtisForceProtection.com ♦ ECMSinc.biz ♦ FireBooks.com
SIGNED ADDENDA
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CERTIFICATIONS
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EXHIBIT 2—DECLARATION OF NON-COLLUSION
The undersigned does hereby declare that there has been no collusion between the undersigned, the LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES, and National Purchasing Partners, and in further support of said Declaration, states as follows:
The person, firm, association, co-partnership or corporation herein named has not, either directly or indirectly, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding or solicitation in the preparation and submission of a proposal to the LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES for consideration in the award of a contract or Master Price Agreement negotiated as a result of this Request for Proposal.
DATED this 1st day of March, 2020.
L.N. Curtis & sons (owner of Curtis Blue Line)
By:
Title: Director, Special Programs
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WIPHE RESPONSE FORM (ATTACHMENT “G”)
Vendor servicing Washington State AGREES to sell items included in this solicitation to WIPHE institutions at prices offered, unless otherwise noted below:
_ DOES NOT agree to sell to WIPHE Institutions.
X AGREES to sell to WIPHE Institutions at same prices and discounts, with the following exceptions:
(attach additional pages as necessary)
No exceptions taken
Vendor must state geographic areas or specific institution(s) listed below within the State of Washington that are EXCLUDED from the contract(s) resulting from this solicitation:
No geographical areas are excluded
Washington Institutions of Public Higher Education (WIPHE). See list on following page.
If Vendor agrees to sell to the WIPHE Institutions, a WIPHE Contract number will be assigned and the information will be reported to the Council of Presidents. The Council of Presidents notifies all the other schools when a WIPHE contract has been awarded and a master list will be maintained and the WIPHE website updated. WIPHE shall determine, at its absolute discretion, whether it shall accept and/or utilize the contract resulting from the Request for Proposal
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PROPOSAL FINAL CERTIFICATION
a) I hereby certify that the Proposal contained herein fully and exactly complies with the instruction for proposers and specifications as they appear in this Notice of Solicitation. b) I hereby further certify that I am authorized by the Board of Directors or Corporate Officers of the Corporation to sign the Requests for Proposals and proposals in the name of the corporation listed below:
Proposer Name: L.N. Curtis & sons on behalf of Curtis Blue Line Signature: _________________________________________________ Name Typed: Nick Lawrence
Title: Director, Special Programs
Proposer is a resident bidder of the state of California Date: March 01, 2020
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CITY OF MODESTO
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE OF MEETING:
May 14, 2024
Date: April 23, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council
THROUGH: Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
FROM: Brandon Gillespie, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: CA Assembly Bill No. 481 Annual Military Equipment Report CONTACT: Joseph Bottoms, Lieutenant, [email protected], 209-572-9500 DESCRIPTION:
Consider accepting the Modesto Police Department’s annual Military Equipment Report, approving an Ordinance re-authorizing the department’s Military Equipment Use Policy (Policy 710) and authorizing the purchase of additional equipment that qualifies as “military equipment” in Fiscal Year 2024-2025. (Funding Source: General Fund, Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund, Asset Forfeiture Funds, and/or Police Grant Funds) STRATEGIC PLAN ELEMENT:
The recommended action supports the City’s (list year i.e., 2020-2025) Strategic Plan Initiative of improving community safety and promoting trust and transparency with the citizens of Modesto.
BACKGROUND:
On May 9, 2023, by Ordinance No. 3763-C.S., Council approved the Modesto Police Department’s (MPD) Military Equipment Use Policy (MPD Policy 710) per Assembly Bill 481 (AB481).1 Policy 710 requires the Modesto Police Department to submit an annual military equipment report to the City Council. The Modesto Police Department is submitting the annual military equipment report for review to ensure compliance with the Policy and requests City Council consideration to renew the ordinance as required by AB481.
Per AB481, Ordinance No. 3763-C.S., is subject to annual City Council review to determine the standards set forth in the ordinance have been met, based on an annual military equipment report. The City Council may renew the ordinance, disapprove authorization for particular military equipment where standards have not been met, or require modifications to the military equipment use policy to address any non-compliance with standards. Finally, AB481 requires publication of the military equipment use policy and the annual military equipment report on the Department’s website.
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Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing an annual military equipment report pursuant to AB481, the law enforcement agency shall hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the general public may discuss and ask questions regarding the annual military equipment report and the law enforcement agency’s funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment. This meeting will be held on April 30, 2024, from 5-7 p.m. at the Modesto Police Department located at 600 10th Street, Modesto. The meeting will also be streamed live on the Modesto Police Department’s Facebook account.
In addition to maintaining the highest levels of public safety, the Modesto Police Department is committed to transparency, public trust, community partnerships, and compliance with the law.
As such, the Modesto Police Department has authored the Attached 2024 Military Equipment Report in accordance with annual reporting requirements set forth in AB481. This report covers the usage and reporting requirements for the proceeding Calendar year (2023).
DISCUSSION:
There is significant interest in ensuring that law enforcement continues to have access to equipment that will provide peace officers with as many options as possible to safeguard lives, ensure safety, and protect civil liberties. The equipment, resources, and training outlined in the report allow Modesto Police Officers to better protect our community, enhance the safety of the public and officers, and bring critical incidents to a safe resolution.
The Modesto Police Department seeks renewal of the ordinance authorizing MPD’s Military Equipment Use Policy (Policy 710), as per CA Assembly Bil No. 481.This annual report outlines each item identified in Government Code section 70702, that is currently owned by MPD and the City of Modesto.
Staff has reviewed the equipment needs for the Police Department and determined there is a need to purchase additional items that fall under the Military Equipment Use Policy. These items are outlined in the Fiscal Impact section below and are listed in greater detail in Attachment B – Request to Purchase Equipment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
As noted above, the Department has determined there is a need to purchase items in the coming year that fall under the Military Use Policy and Ordinance No. 3763-C.S. The chart below outlines the items, the categories under which they fall, and the estimated cost. If approved, Asset Forfeiture and SLESF funds (Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund) will be used to purchase the additional unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), panel van and needed equipment for a UAV mobile Command Post. In addition, there is a need to re-stock the supply of distraction devices and less-lethal munitions which will be expended from the Police Department’s Fiscal Year (FY) 22/23 and FY 23/24 and FY 24/25 operating budgets.
Category Item Name Purpose Qty. Estimated
Cost
Category 1:
Unmanned Aerial
Vehicles (UAV)
DJI Mavic 3
Enterprise –
replaces current
UAVs are deployed when
their use would assist
officers or Incident
3 $20,460
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mid-size UAVs that
are "end of life"
DJI Mini 3 Pro –
replaces outdated
UAVs and is a
quick response
UAV that can get
into places
traditional UAVs
cannot
2 $2,500
DJI Matrice 30T –
replaces
outdated/damaged
UAVs and is a
higher resolution
camera, has
increased flight
time, thermal
camera and
improved collision
prevention system.
Commanders with the
following situations: major
collision investigations,
search for missing
persons, search and
rescue operations, crowd
control situations,
perimeter
searches/security, nature
disaster management,
crime scene
investigations/photography,
life preservation missions,
requests from partner
agencies, etc.
2 $28,744
Category 5: Mobile
Incident Command
Post Vehicles
(Mobile CP)
UAV Command
Vehicle - used
panel van and all
needed equipment
to include 2 police
radios, a mobile
data computer
(MDC), 4 television
monitors, a
computer, cradle
points, workbench
system, chairs,
HDMI cables, etc.
To be used based on the
specific circumstances of a
given critical incident, large
event, natural disaster,
community event or for
crime scene management.
This is a smaller command
post can be housed at the
MPD, providing a quicker
response on critical
incidents where UAVs will
be required.
1 $90,000
Category 10:
Specialized
Firearms/Ammunition
Daniel Defense
DD4 R3S Rifles,
green dot
sights/optics and
long gun kits – to
equip all patrol
officers and SWAT
team members for
emergency
situations.
Rifles provide law
enforcement with medium
to long range firearm
capabilities to strengthen
their capacity to respond to
emerging threats in the
community.
74 $185,000
Category 12: Flash
Bangs, Tear Gas,
Pepper Balls
7290 Mini
Flashbang – need
to restock current
stock
For use during SWAT
missions and training.
Flashbangs are a
distraction device used to
distract dangerous subjects
48 $2,600
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during hostage rescues,
room entries and other
high-risk situations
5230 CTS CS Gas
Canister – need to
replenish current
stock
For use during SWAT
missions and training.
Designed to limit the
escalation of conflict and
improve officer safety in
high-risk situations.
20 $1,000
5230B CTS
Canister – needed
to replenish
current stock
For use during SWAT
missions and training.
Large diameter canisters
that discharge a volume of
smoke through multiple
emission ports. Can be
thrown or deployed farther
with a launching delivery
system.
20 $1,100
5210 CTS White
Smoke Canister –
needed to
replenish current
stock
For use during SWAT
missions and training.
Large diameter canisters
that discharge a volume of
smoke through multiple
emission ports. Can be
thrown or deployed with a
launching delivery system.
12 $500
Category 14:
Projectile Launch
Munitions and
Platforms
4557 CTS 40MM
Foam Baton (a.k.a.
beanbag shotgun)
– needed to
replenish current
stock from use
during Mobile Field
Force, SWAT
mission, and
training.
Less lethal munitions
designed to limit the
escalation of conflict.
50 $1,250
2581 CTS 12GA
Super Stock Bean
Bag – needed to
replenish current
stock and
conversion of
department
shotguns into less
lethal bean bag
shotguns
For use during Mobile Field
Force, patrol operations,
SWAT missions, and
training.
500 $3,800
Estimated Total $151,954
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
This item was presented to the Safety and Communities Committee on April 15, 2024, and the committee recommended forwarding this item to Council for approval.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff Recommendations:
Motion introducing and waiving the first reading of an Ordinance approving the Modesto Police Department’s Military Equipment Use Policy (Policy 710) in accordance with CA Assembly Bill No. 481, and approving the purchase of additional equipment that qualifies as “military equipment” in Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and rescinding Ordinance No. 3763-C.S.
Motion accepting the Modesto Police Department’s annual Military Equipment Report.
Approved by:
Brandon Gillespie, Chief of Police
Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
Attachments:
1. Ordinance
2. 2023 Military Equipment Use Report
3. MPD Policy 710 – Military Equipment Use
4. Attachment A – Policy 710 – Military Equipment Inventory
5. Attachment B – Equipment Requested to Purchase
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1 ORDINANCE NO. ________
ORDINANCE APPROVING THE MODESTO POLICE DEPARTMENT’S MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY (POLICY 710) IN ACCORDANCE WITH CA ASSEMBLY BILL 481, AND APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT THAT QUALIFIES AS “MILITARY EQUIPMENT” IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 AND RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 3763-C.S.
WHEREAS, the Modesto Police Department is committed to using the most up-to-date tools and equipment to safeguard the residents of Modesto; and WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481), codified at Government Code sections 7070 through 7075 requires a law enforcement agency to obtain approval from the applicable governing body, via adoption of a “military equipment” use policy by ordinance, prior to funding, acquiring, or using military equipment; and
WHEREAS, items deemed to be “military equipment” by AB 481 are used as a component of overall best practices for law enforcement agencies (LEAs) throughout the country; and WHEREAS, the term “military equipment”, as used in AB 481, in fact does not necessarily indicate equipment that has been used by the military; and WHEREAS, pursuant to AB 481, items deemed to be “military equipment” include, but are not limited to, unmanned aerial or ground vehicles, armored vehicles, command and control vehicles, pepper balls, less lethal shotguns, less lethal 40mm projectile launchers, and flashbangs; and
WHEREAS, these items provide peace officers with the ability to safely resolve volatile situations which otherwise might rise to the level of a lethal force encounter; and WHEREAS, this policy outlines each item identified in Government Code section 7070, that is currently owned by MPD and the City of Modesto and also includes the current use and cost of each item; and
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2 WHEREAS, these particular items have been in place prior to the implementation of AB 481 and any future acquisitions of any item deemed to be “military equipment” will require policy update and Council approval; and
WHEREAS, the Modesto City Council approved Ordinance No. 3763-C.S. on May 2, 2023 approving the MPD Military Equipment Use Policy (MPD Policy 710); and WHEREAS, the Modesto City Council has reviewed the annual military equipment report and found that each type of military equipment identified in that report has complied with the standards for approval; and
WHEREAS, MPD staff has conducted a review of the equipment needs for the department and determined that there is a need to purchase additional items that fall under the Military Equipment Use Policy and these items, their uses and cost are outlined in Attachment B; and
WHEREAS, the Modesto Police Department has held a well-publicized community engagement meeting; and
WHEREAS, AB 481 requires an annual renewal of the MPD Military Equipment Use Policy (MPD Policy 710) by ordinance, therefore staff requests Ordinance No. 3763-C.S. be rescinded with the approval of this ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Modesto does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. FINDINGS
The City Council of the City of Modesto finds that all of the above Recitals within this Ordinance are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference and makes the following findings:
1. The City Council hereby approves the Modesto Police Department Military Equipment Use Policy 710, attached hereto.
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3 2. The City Council finds that the purchase of the requested military equipment is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety; the use of the equipment under the military equipment use policy will safeguard the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties; and the equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
3. Ordinance No. 3763-C.S. is hereby rescinded.
SECTION 2. SEVERABILITY.
If any portion of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, is for any reason held to be invalid, unenforceable or unconstitutional, by a court of competent jurisdiction, that portion shall be deemed severable, and such invalidity, unenforceability or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining portions of the Ordinance, or its application any other person or circumstance. The City Council or the City of Modesto hereby declares that it would have adopted each section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance, irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections, sentences, clauses or phrases of this Ordinance be declared invalid, unenforceable or unconstitutional.
SECTION 3. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (“CEQA”) The City Council hereby finds that the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines. Specifically, this Ordinance will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment because it does not authorize the construction of any new structures or other physical changes to the environment.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and operation from and after thirty (30) days after its final passage and adoption.
SECTION 5. PUBLICATION.
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4 At least two (2) days prior to its final adoption, copies of this Ordinance shall be posted in at least three (3) prominent and distinct locations in the City; and a notice shall be published once in the Modesto Bee, the official newspaper of the City of Modesto, setting forth the title of this Ordinance, the date of its introduction and the places where this ordinance is posted.
The foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Modesto held on the ____ day of May, 2024, by Council Member _________, who moved its introduction and passage to print, which motion being duly seconded by Council Member_____, was upon roll call carried and the ordinance adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NAYS: Councilmembers:
Absent: Councilmembers:
APPROVED:_________________________
SUE ZWAHLEN, Mayor
ATTEST:
BY: __________________________________
DIANE NAYARES-PEREZ, City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BY: __________________________________
JOSE M. SANCHEZ, City Attorney
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5 FINAL ADOPTION CLAUSE
The foregoing ordinance, having been published as required by the Charter of the City of Modesto, and coming on for final consideration at the regular meeting of the Council of the City of Modesto held on the _____ day of May , 2024, Councilmember ______________moved its final adoption, which motion being duly seconded by Councilmember ________________, was upon roll call carried and the ordinance adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
APPROVED:
SUE ZWAHLEN, MAYOR
ATTEST: ____________________________
DIANE NAYARES-PEREZ, City Clerk
Effective Date: _________________, 2024
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Modesto Police Department 2024 Military Equipment Use Report 1 2024 Military Equipment
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Modesto Police Department 2024 Military Equipment Use Report 2 Contents
Preface…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3
Summary of AB481………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6
Definitions……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7
Summary of Military Equipment………………………………………………………………….. 10 Unmanned Vehicles (UAVs and Robots) ……………………………………………… 10 Armored Vehicles………………………………………………………………………………… 13
Command Post Vehicles……………………………………………………………………….. 14
Firearms……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 16
Flashbangs and Chemical Agents…………………………………………………………… 19 Projectile Launch Munitions and devices………………………………………………. 22 Equipment usage in 2023………………………………………………………………………………… 25 Purchase of Equipment……………………………………………………………………………………. 28 Complaints ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 29
Policy violations………………………………………………………………………………………………. 29 Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 30
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Modesto Police Department 2024 Military Equipment Use Report 3 Preface
The Modesto Police Department is committed to maintaining public safety by providing the highest quality police services to the community we serve. Our Department goal is to reduce crime and the fear of crime.
The equipment listed in this annual report are essential tools that may be required from time to time to aid in deescalating intense situations or bringing volatile conditions and critical incidents to a safe resolution. The mere possession of this equipment does not warrant its use in every circumstance. With this indispensable equipment, the brave men and women of the Modesto Police Department continue to stand ready to accomplish our mission of driving the crime rate down and improving the quality of life in the City of Modesto.
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Modesto Police Department 2024 Military Equipment Use Report 4 Summary:
On September 30, 2021, the Governor of the State of California approved AB-481 requiring law enforcement agencies to obtain approval of the applicable governing body, City Council, by adoption of a military equipment use policy. The Modesto Department was required to seek City Council approval of their military equipment use policy by ordinance at a regular open meeting prior to taking certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment, as defined. The bill allows the governing body to approve the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment within its jurisdiction only if it determines that the military equipment meets specified standards.
The ordinance is subject to annual City Council review to determine whether, based on an annual military equipment report, the standards set forth in the approving ordinance have been met. The City Council may renew the authorizing ordinance, disapprove authorization for particular military equipment where standards have not been met, or require modifications to the military equipment use policy to address any non-compliance with standards. Finally, the bill requires publication of the military equipment use policy and the annual military equipment report on the Department’s website.
AB-481, Section 7072 states the following: (a) A law enforcement agency that receives approval for a military equipment use policy pursuant to Section 7071 shall submit to the governing body an annual military equipment report for each type of military equipment approved by the governing body within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The law enforcement agency shall also make each annual military equipment report required by this section publicly available on its internet website for as long as the military equipment is available for use.
Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing an annual military equipment report pursuant to this section, the law enforcement agency shall hold at least one wellpublicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the general public may discuss and ask questions regarding the annual military equipment report and the law enforcement agency’s funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.
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Modesto Police Department 2024 Military Equipment Use Report 5 In addition to maintaining the highest levels of public safety, the Modesto Police Department is committed to transparency, public trust, community partnerships, and compliance with the law. As such, the Modesto Police Department has authored the following 2024 Annual Military Equipment Report in accordance with annual reporting requirements set forth in AB-481. This report covers the usage and reporting requirements for the proceeding Calendar year (2023)
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Modesto Police Department 2024 Military Equipment Use Report 6 Introduction:
The Modesto Police Department retains and employs a wide variety of defined military equipment to assist in safely achieving its mission statement of driving the crime rate down and improving the quality of life in the City of Modesto. While the inventory of military equipment is varied, the mere possession of the equipment does not warrant its use for every incident. The Modesto Police Department recognizes that critical incidents are unpredictable and can be very dynamic in nature. A variety of equipment options can greatly assist incident commanders, supervisors, officers, and specific units in bringing those incidents to a swift resolution in a safe manner.
The use of military equipment is restricted for use only in certain instances and in some cases only by certain units. While the military equipment policy is wide-ranging, it is not all inclusive. There may be instances wherein unpredictable critical incidents demand the need for incident commanders to authorize defined military equipment to be used in a manner not outlined within Department policy. In scrutinizing those particular instances, the judgment of the incident commander influenced by the totality of the circumstances, public safety, officer safety, civil rights, and information available at the time will be used.
It is incumbent upon incident commanders, supervisors, individual officers, and specific units to recognize the particular circumstances wherein military equipment should be employed to enhance the safety of the public and officers, and to bring a critical incident to a safe resolution. This Annual Military Equipment Report outlines a summary of military equipment usage guidelines, inventory, fiscal impact, and complaints for 2023. #14..
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Modesto Police Department 2024 Military Equipment Use Report 7 Definitions:
Pursuant to AB-481, the following definitions are applicable only to the Department’s current military equipment inventory and potential future military equipment acquisitions for operational needs. (For a more detailed list, refer to Government Code section 7070, for “military equipment” as defined within the Assembly Bill.) “Governing body” means the City Council and Mayor.
“Military equipment” means the following:
1. Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles. This definition applies to the Department’s inventory of small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and SWAT robots.
2. Armored personnel carriers. However, police versions of standard consumer vehicles are specifically excluded from this definition.
3. Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units.
4. Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature.
However, items designed to remove a lock, such as bolt cutters, or a handheld ram designed to be operated by one person, are specifically excluded from this definition.
5. Firearms of .50 caliber or greater. However, standard issue shotguns are specifically excluded from this definition.
6. Ammunition of .50 caliber or greater. However, standard issue shotgun ammunition is specifically excluded from this definition.
7. Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including assault weapons as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the Penal Code, with the exception of #14..
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Modesto Police Department 2024 Military Equipment Use Report 8 standard issue service weapons and ammunition of less than .50 caliber that are issued to sworn members.
8. Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles.
9. “Flashbang” devices and explosive breaching tools, “tear gas,” and “pepper balls,” excluding standard, service-issued handheld OC. This definition applies to all of the Department’s inventory of flashbangs, pepper ball launchers and related ammunition.
Additionally, this definition applies to all of the Department’s inventory of various chemical agents and chemical agent delivery systems maintained by the SWAT Unit.
10. The following projectile launch platforms and their associated munitions: 40mm projectile launchers, “bean bags,” and rubber bullets. This definition applies to all of the Department’s inventory of 40 mm projectile launchers to include 40 mm multi-launchers and bean bag shotguns and associated munitions.
11. “Military equipment” does not include general equipment not designated as prohibited or controlled by the federal Defense Logistics Agency. “Military equipment use policy” refers to the Modesto Police Department Policy 710 and means a publicly released, written document governing the use of military equipment by the Department that addresses, at a minimum, all of the following:
1. A description of each type of military equipment, the quantity sought, its capabilities, expected lifespan, and product descriptions from the manufacturer of the military equipment.
2. The purposes and authorized uses for which the Department proposes to use each type of military equipment.
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Modesto Police Department 2024 Military Equipment Use Report 9 3. The fiscal impact of each type of military equipment, including the initial costs of obtaining the equipment and estimated annual costs of maintaining the equipment.
4. The legal and procedural rules that govern each authorized use.
5. The training, including any course required by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, that must be completed before any sworn member is allowed to use each specific type of military equipment to ensure the full protection of the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties and full adherence to the military equipment use policy.
6. The procedures by which members of the public may register complaints or concerns or submit questions about the use of each specific type of military equipment, and how the Department will ensure that each complaint, concern, or question receives a response in a timely manner.
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Modesto Police Department 2024 Military Equipment Use Report 10 Summary of Military Equipment:
The inventory of military equipment, particularly consumable material (ammunition, diversionary devices, etc.) fluctuates regularly. This is based on a variety of factors including but not limited to operational usage, operational deterioration, training, maintenance, and expiration and replenishment guidelines. The Modesto Department is committed to transparency in disclosing its military equipment inventory and related information to our community and elected officials in compliance with the law. The Department strives its utmost to provide the most accurate military equipment inventory and information at the time of this report’s publication.
The following are the various types, descriptions, and guidelines for usage of military equipment currently employed by Modesto Police Department:
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV): An unmanned aircraft along with the associated Equipment necessary to control it remotely.
a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost of current UAVS.
1. DJI 200 V2 with Zenmuse XT2 Thermal Camera, Cost: $15,0000 Quantity: 1 Remotely operated aerial vehicle that has video recording and Thermal video capabilities and 25-30 minutes of flight time
2. DJI 200 V1 with Zenmuse Z30 Zoom Camera, Cost: $16,0000 Quantity: 1 Remotely operated aerial vehicle that has video recording capabilities and 27 minutes of flight time
3. DJI Mavic2 Thermal, Cost: $1,000 Quantity: 2 Remotely operated aerial vehicle that has video recording and Thermal video capabilities and 25-30 minutes of flight time
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Modesto Police Department 2024 Military Equipment Use Report 11 5. DJI Phantom 4 with Zenmuse XT Thermal Camera and Z3 Zoom Camera, Cost:
$2,500 Quantity: 4 Remotely operated aerial vehicle that has video recording and Thermal video capabilities and 25-30 minutes of flight time
6. DJI Inspire with Zenmuse XT Thermal Camera and Z3 zoom camera, Cost: $8,500 Quantity: 1 Remotely operated aerial vehicle that has video recording and Thermal video capabilities and 25-30 minutes of flight time
7. DJI Mavic Platinum, Cost: $6,500 Quantity: 1 Remotely operated aerial vehicle that has built in video recording and Thermal imaging capabilities. This UAV is issued to Modesto FD for search and rescue missions
b. Purpose: UAVs are to be deployed when its use would assist officers or Incident commanders (ICs)with the following situations, which include but not limited to:
1. Major collision investigations
2. Search for missing persons
3. Search and rescue operations
4. Crowd control Situations
5. Perimeter Searches and security
6. Natural disaster management
7. Crime Scene Investigations and photography
8. SWAT, tactical, or other public safety and life preservation missions
9. In response to specific requests from local, state, or federal fire authorities for fire response and/or prevention.
c. Authorized use: Only authorized operators as set forth in Department Policy 613 shall be permitted to operate any UAV and only during approved missions.
d. Expected life span: All UAV equipment 1-3 years
e. Fiscal impact: Annual maintenance and battery replacement cost is projected to be approximately $5,000
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Modesto Police Department 2024 Military Equipment Use Report 12 f. Training: all UAV operators must go thru in-service training on UAV systems and operations as well as search and seizure laws as well as ongoing in-service training quarterly.
g. Legal procedure rules: use is established under Department Policy 613 and in accordance with MPD’s FAA Certificate of Authorization. It is the policy of the Modesto Police Department (MPD) to utilize UAVS only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner that respects the privacy of our community, Constitutional rights and in a manner pursuant to state and federal law.
Robots: A remotely controlled unmanned ground vehicle, which is used to enhance the safety of officers and the community.
a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost of current robots.
1. Robotex A00476 Quantity:1 Cost: $20,000 The Robotex Tactical robot enhances the capabilities of SWAT and tactical response teams by allowing them to quickly and safely inspect dangerous situations. There is no longer a need to send personnel in before there has been a chance to assess the situation. The robot can navigate various terrain including stairs, grass and clothing. It has two-way audio and video recording capabilities and is remotely operated.
2. iRobot BB2590 Quantity:1 Cost: $0 obtained from Government surplus program (LESO). This robot is a multi-mission Tactical robot used to carry out dangerous missions in high threat incidents and is remotely operated. b. Purpose: These robots are used to gain visual /audio data in dangerous incidents, deliver communication devices during high risk incidents. They can be used to open doors, disrupt packages and safely clear buildings.
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Modesto Police Department 2024 Military Equipment Use Report 13 d. Expected life span: All unmanned ground vehicles, 5-10 years e. Fiscal impact: Annual maintenance costs and battery replacement costs are projected to be approximately $3,000
f. Training: all operators will be trained with in-service SWAT training on unmanned ground vehicle operations.
g. Legal procedure rules: use is established under Department Policy 414 (Hostage or barricaded persons) and policy 409 (Crisis Response Unit). It is the policy of the Modesto Police Department (MPD) to utilize unmanned ground vehicles (Robots) only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner that respects the privacy of our community, pursuant to state and federal law.
Armored vehicles: Commercially produced wheeled Armored Personnel vehicles utilized for law enforcement purposes.
a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost of current armored vehicles.
1. 2004 LenCo Bear cost: $300,000. The LenCo Bear is an armored vehicle that seats 10-12 personnel with an open floor plan that allows for rescue of downed personnel. The vehicle has ballistic capabilities which provide greater safety to citizens and officers beyond the protection level of Ballistic shields or personal body armor.
2. Peacekeeper Protected Response Vehicle (PRV). Quantity:2 Cost: $0. Both vehicles obtained from Government surplus program (LESO). The primary use of these two vehicles are to act as overt surveillance stations (Armadillo Program) in areas experiencing quality of life issues or high crimes. The video camera equipment can capture criminal activity as well as help identify those involved in crime. In emergency situations Peacekeeper vehicles can seat 6-10 people. The vehicle has ballistic capabilities which provide greater #14..
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Modesto Police Department 2024 Military Equipment Use Report 14 safety to citizens and officers beyond the protection level of Ballistic shields or personal body armor.
B. Purpose: Armored vehicles are to be used in response to Critical Incidents to enhance officer and community safety, improve scene containment and stabilization and assist in resolving critical incidents C. Authorized use: The use of Armored vehicles shall only be authorized by a Watch Commander, a designated Incident Commander or the SWAT Commander, based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident.
Armored vehicles shall only be used by officers trained in their deployment and in a manner consistent with department policy and training.
D. Expected life span: All Armored vehicles, 20 years
E. Fiscal impact: Annual maintenance costs are projected to be approximately $20,000
F. Training: all drivers/operators will be trained with in-service training on vehicle operations and practical driving instruction.
G. Legal procedure rules: use is established under Department Policy 706 (vehicle use) and policy 707 (Armored vehicles). It is the policy of the Modesto Police Department (MPD) to utilize armored vehicles only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner pursuant to state and federal law.
Mobile Incident Command Post vehicles (Mobile CP): Truck and trailer used for a mobile office command Center that provides shelter, access to department computer and communication systems and restroom facilities during extended events. a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost of current CP vehicles. #14..
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Modesto Police Department 2024 Military Equipment Use Report 15 1. 2000 Eagle 5th wheel trailer Cost: $40,000 This trailer is used for a mobile office command Center by both the Modesto Police and Fire Departments that provides shelter, access to department computer and communication systems and restroom facilities during extended events. This vehicle is marked with the words, Modesto Police Department Command Post and is separated into three areas. The areas include a conference area with white boards and tables, a communications area with radios and computer capabilities and a private interviewing area.
2. 2001 Ford F550 truck Cost: $42,159 This Vehicle is used to pull the 5th wheel trailer Mobile command post. And is marked with “Modesto Police” and has emergency lighting.
b. Purpose: To be used based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident, large event, natural disaster, community event or for crime scene management. c. Authorized use: The use of the command post vehicles shall only be authorized by a Watch Commander, a designated Incident Commander, SWAT Commander or Crisis Response Unit (CRU) Commander, based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident. Command Post vehicles shall only be used by officers trained in their deployment and in a manner consistent with department policy and training.
d. Expected life span: vehicles, 20 years
e. Fiscal impact: Annual maintenance costs are projected to be approximately $10,000 f. Training: all drivers/operators will be trained with in-service training on vehicle operations and practical driving instruction and must be properly licensed through the State of California
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Modesto Police Department 2024 Military Equipment Use Report 16 enforcement purposes and in a manner pursuant to state law regarding the operation of motor vehicles.
Rifles: The Modesto Police Department issues rifles to select officers for duty use. These rifles are issued as the firearm for officers selected as Urban Rifle Operators (URO) or as a member of SWAT. The M16A1 rifles are used for training purposes only. These rifles are outfitted with upper receivers that are not capable of firing live projectiles. a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost:
1. M16A1select fire rifles. Cost: $0, Quantity:21 These rifles were obtained over 20 years ago through the military Surplus program (LESO). These rifles are only used for training. When used for training the rifles are outfitted with upper receivers that are not capable of firing live projectiles. (31) rifles were returned to the federal government as they were no longer being used for training. b. Purpose: These rifles are for training purposes ONLY by SWAT team members and designated personnel of the Urban Rifle team (URO). These rifles are not used outside of a training environment.
c. Authorized use: These rifles are for training purposes by SWAT team members and designated personnel of the Urban Rifle team (URO). These rifles are not used outside of a training environment.
d. Expected life span: 40 years
e. Fiscal impact: Annual maintenance costs are projected to be approximately $500 f. Training: Personnel using these for training have either attended MPD’s POST certified 40-hour Urban Rifle course, the POST Certified 16-hour patrol rifle course or the POST certified SWAT Basic course.
g. Legal procedure rules: use is established under Department policy 312 (Firearms).
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Modesto Police Department 2024 Military Equipment Use Report 17 for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner pursuant to state and federal law.
a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost:
1. URO Program- Colt AR-15 (32) & Colt M4 (52) rifles Cost: $82,000, Quantity:82
b. Purpose: These rifles are assigned to patrol officers and other sworn personnel as standard issued duty equipment.
c. Authorized use: only selected officers who have attended the POST approved Patrol Rifle course will be issued a department patrol rifle.
d. Expected life span: 10-15 years
e. Fiscal impact: Annual maintenance costs are projected to be approximately $8,000 f. Training: Personnel issued and using these rifles have either attended MPD’s POST certified Patrol Rifle course, or the POST certified SWAT Basic course.
Legal procedure rules: use is established under Department policy 312 (Firearms). It is the policy of the Modesto Police Department (MPD) to utilize patrol rifles only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner pursuant to state and federal law. a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost:
1. SWAT designated firearms- Colt M4 (14), HK MP5 (6) & HK 416 (15) rifles Cost: $65,000, Quantity:35
b. Purpose: These firearms are issued to and used ONLY by SWAT team members. c. Authorized use: only SWAT officers who have attended the POST certified SWAT Basic course will be issued a department SWAT designated firearm. d. Expected life span: 10-15 years
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Modesto Police Department 2024 Military Equipment Use Report 18 e. Fiscal impact: Annual maintenance costs are projected to be approximately $3,000 f. Training: Personnel issued and using these firearms have attended the POST certified SWAT Basic course. The SWAT team officers also train multiple times per month.
Legal procedure rules: use is established under Department policy 312 (Firearms). It is the policy of the Modesto Police Department (MPD) to utilize rifles only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner pursuant to state and federal law. a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost:
1. SWAT Sniper team rifles- BCM .223(1), DPMS 308 (2), Remington 700 308 (2) rifles Cost: $5,000, Quantity:5
b. Purpose: These rifles are issued and used ONLY by SWAT team members who have been selected to the SWAT Sniper Team.
c. Authorized use: only officers assigned to the SWAT Sniper team will be authorized to use these firearms.
d. Expected life span: 10-15 years
e. Fiscal impact: Annual maintenance costs are projected to be approximately $1,000 f. Training: Personnel issued and using these rifles have attended the POST certified SWAT Basic course. Sniper team members also train monthly as a unit.
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Modesto Police Department 2024 Military Equipment Use Report 19 a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost:
1. SWAT Historical firearms- Uzi 9mm (5) firearms Cost: $6,000, Quantity:5 b. Purpose: These firearms are not issued or used. They are for display purposes only for historical purposes.
c. Authorized use: there is no authorized use as these are for display purposes only. d. Expected life span: 20 years
e. Fiscal impact: there are no annual maintenance costs. f. Training: these firearms are for display purposes only g. Legal procedure rules: use is established under Department policy 312 (Firearms).
It is the policy of the Modesto Police Department (MPD) to utilize all firearms only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner pursuant to state and federal law.
Flash Bangs, Tear Gas, pepper balls: Flashbangs are devices used to distract and disorientate dangerous persons. Chemical Agent (tear gas) Canisters contain chemical agents that are released when deployed. Pepper balls are non-lethal projectiles that contain a chemical irritant
a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost.
1. Pepper ball FTC Launchers. Cost: $600 each, Quantity: 5, these launchers are compressed-air powered launchers designed to fire non-lethal Pepper ball projectiles which contain a chemical irritant.
2. Pepper ball Tippman Carbine Launchers. Cost: $200 each, Quantity: 2, these launchers are compressed-air powered launchers designed to fire non-lethal Pepper ball projectiles which contain a chemical irritant. #14..
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Modesto Police Department 2024 Military Equipment Use Report 20 3. Pepper ball LIVE projectile, Cost: $2 per projectile Quantity: 2000. The basic pepper ball projectile contains 2% PAVA pepper powder and are designed for direct impact and area saturation, especially in confined interior spaces. the projectile is a non-lethal chemical irritant.
4. Combined Tactical Systems (CTS) 7290 Mini Flashbang, Cost: $40 each, Quantity: 62 These are non-bursting, non-fragmenting devices that produce a thunderous bang with intense bright light. They are ideal for distracting dangerous subjects in high risk situations.
5. Combined Tactical Systems (CTS)5230 CS Gas Canister Cost: $50 each, Quantity: 27, Large diameter canisters that discharge a high volume of smoke and chemical agent through multiple emission ports. Can be thrown or deployed with a launching delivery system.
6. Combined Tactical Systems (CTS)4330 40mm CS Liquid Barricade Ferret rounds. Cost: $25Each, Quantity: 76, These rounds are CS filled projectiles that are used to penetrate intermediate barriers and deliver irritant agents into adjacent rooms. They are used to dislodge barricaded subjects from confined spaces. The purpose is to minimize risks to all persons through pain compliance, temporary discomfort and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous persons.
7. Defense Technology 40mm warning/signaling munition #6029WS Cost $45 each, Quantity:15. These are 40mm launched warning/signaling munitions that deliver 170 dB of sound and bright light
8. CTS 40 MM Aerial Warning Signal Flashbang #4090, Cost: $40 each Quantity: 8 These are 40mm launched warning/signaling munitions that deliver intense sound and bright light and are fired above a crowd during a riot/Civil disorder situation.
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Modesto Police Department 2024 Military Equipment Use Report 21 9. CTS #4233 40 mm Riot CS Smoke canisters Cost: $45 each Quantity: 17 These are 40mm launched CS smoke munitions that emit CS Chemical irritant and smoke during a riot/Civil disorder situation.
10.CTS #6210 White Smoke Canister Cost: $35 each, Quantity:16 These white smoke canisters are used for obstructing tactical movement and for signaling and marking a landing zone during any air operations. These are thrown manually
11.CTS #6340 OC Aerosol Canisters Cost: $45 each, Quantity:14 These canisters deliver an invisible OC (Chemical irritant) and renders a Temporary respiratory effect on non-complaint subjects. These are thrown manually
b. Purpose: Flashbangs are a distraction device used to distract dangerous subjects during hostage recues, room entries or other high-risk situations.
They produce atmospheric over-Pressure and brilliant white light and as a result can cause short term (6-8 seconds) sensory deprivation to give officers a tactical advantage and increase officer safety. Chemical agent canisters are designed to limit the escalation of conflict and improve officer safety in high risk situations. Situations for use of Chemical agent systems may include but are not limited to:
1. Self-Destructive, dangerous and/or combative subjects
2. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents
3. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained
4. Potentially vicious animals
5. Training exercise and/or approved demonstrations
c. Authorized use: The use of the Chemical Agent munitions and delivery systems are authorized to be used only by officers who have been trained by POST certified Less Lethal and chemical agent instructors. They can only be used by officers trained in their deployment and in a manner consistent with department policy and training.
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Modesto Police Department 2024 Military Equipment Use Report 22 d. Expected life span: Pepper ball Launchers:20 years, Pepper ball projectiles:
2 years, Flashbangs: No expiration date. Chemical Agents/Tear gas: 5 years e. Fiscal impact: There are no projected Annual maintenance costs. Supply replacement costs are projected to be $2,000
f. Training: The use of the Chemical agent munitions and delivery systems are authorized to be used only by officers who have been trained by POST certified Less Lethal and chemical agent instructors. The use of flashbangs is authorized to be used by officers of the SWAT team and who are trained in their deployment by POST certified instructors and in a manner consistent with department policy and training.
g. Legal procedure rules: use is established under Department Policy 300 (use of force) and policy 308 (Control devices). It is the policy of the Modesto Police Department (MPD) to utilize Chemical agents, their delivery systems and flash bangs only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner pursuant to state and federal law.
Projectile Launch munitions and Platforms: 40mm Launchers are utilized by Department personnel as a Tear gas delivery system and as a Less lethal tool to launch impact rounds.
The Less Lethal shotguns are used to deploy the Less Lethal 12-gauge Super-Sock Beanbag Impact round.
a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost.
1. Remington 870 Less Lethal Shotgun, Cost: $600 each, Quantity: 77, The Remington 870 Less Lethal Shotgun is designated as such with High Visibility Bright Orange Stocks and Foregrips. They are used to deploy the Less Lethal Super-Sock Impact rounds up to a distance of 75 feet. The range of the weapon system helps to maintain space between officers and a suspect reducing the immediacy of the threat which is a principle of De-escalation. (40) MPD owned Remington 870s were converted over to Less Lethal Shotguns by equipping them with High Visibility orange stocks #14..
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Modesto Police Department 2024 Military Equipment Use Report 23 2. 12 Gauge Super-sock Bean Bag Impact round, Cost: $5 per round, Quantity:322. These rounds are a 12-gauge shotgun round firing a ballistic fiber bag filled with 40 grams of lead shot at a velocity of 290 feet per second. These are considered impact weapons and provide accurate and effective performance when fired from the approved distance of not less than 5 feet. Effectiveness depends on many variables such as distance, clothing, stature and the area the projectile impacts.
3. Defense technology 40mm Single shot launcher Cost: $1000 each, Quantity:
2, The 40mm Single Shot Launcher is a tactical launcher. It will fire standard 40mm Less Lethal Ammunition and gas munitions. These are only authorized to be used by SWAT personnel and specifically designated members of the Mobile Field Force (MFF).
4. LMT 40mm Single shot launcher Cost: $1000 each, Quantity: 4, The 40mm LMT Single Shot Launcher is a tactical launcher. It will fire standard 40mm Less Lethal Ammunition and gas munitions. These are only authorized to be used by SWAT personnel and specifically designated members of the Mobile Field Force (MFF).
5. CTS 40MM foam baton munition #4557 Cost $35 each, Quantity 19: These munitions are a 40mm launched, spin stabilized less lethal direct impact munition.
6. 40 MM Bean Bag Rounds Cost: $25 each, Quantity: 3, These munitions are a 40mm launched less lethal impact munition. Used for crowd/riot and civil disorder management.
7. Safariland 40 MM Rubber Baton#6064 Cost: $25 each, Quantity: 6, These munitions are a 40mm launched less lethal impact munition. Used for crowd/riot and civil disorder management.
8. Defense technology 40mm Stinger Rubber Ball Rounds Cost: $25 each, Quantity: 18, These munitions are a 40mm launched less lethal impact #14..
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Modesto Police Department 2024 Military Equipment Use Report 24 munition. Used for crowd/riot and civil disorder management. Each round contains approx. (18) 60mm rubber balls.
b. Purpose: Less Lethal munitions are designed to limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Situations for use of less lethal weapon systems may include but are not limited to:
1. Self-Destructive, dangerous and/or combative subjects
2. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents
3. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained
4. Potentially vicious animals
5. Training exercise and/or approved demonstrations
c. Authorized use: The use of the less lethal munitions and delivery systems are authorized to be used only by officers who have been trained by POST certified Less Lethal instructors. They can only be used by officers trained in their deployment and in a manner consistent with department policy and training.
d. Expected life span: Bean bag shotguns:25-30 years, Bean bag munitions: 5 years, 40 mm launchers: 20 years
e. Fiscal impact: Annual replacement/maintenance costs are projected to be approximately $2,000
f. Training: The use of the less lethal munitions and delivery systems are authorized to be used only by officers who have been trained by POST certified Less Lethal instructors during in service training. g. Legal procedure rules: use is established under Department Policy 300 (use of force) and policy 308 (Control devices). It is the policy of the Modesto Police Department (MPD) to utilize less lethal munitions and delivery systems only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner pursuant to state and federal law.
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Modesto Police Department 2024 Military Equipment Use Report 25 Equipment Usage 2023:
This section outlines the military equipment usage for 2023. Certain items of military equipment, particularly consumables (munitions, diversionary devices, pepper balls, chemical agents, etc.) are used throughout the year on a regular basis for training in order to maintain proficiency. Training usage is not captured in this section. This section only provides data for the operational use of military equipment listed within this Annual Equipment Report.
Several pieces of the listed equipment were used during the Straight Pride 2023 event that occurred on August 26, 2023. The following deployment of equipment occurred:
UAVS were deployed at the event to maintain video surveillance at the event and provide live video of the event to the Command Post. (2) Peacekeeper Armored Vehicles was used as transport vehicles for members of the Department’s Mobile Field Force (MFF) and parked at a strategic location.
The Command POST Vehicles (truck and trailer) were deployed to a strategic location.
The following are incidents where designated equipment was deployed:
MPD had (84) Operational UAV deployments (on many of the Incidents, more than one UAV was deployed to maintain overlapping coverage)
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Modesto Police Department 2024 Military Equipment Use Report 26 Below is a summary of the deployments:
Search Warrant/Tactical Operation Area Surveillance- 8 Incidents Perimeter search of wanted person where suspect was found- 17 Incidents. Perimeter search of wanted person where suspect was not found- 15 Incidents. Crime scene Aerial Photographing- 6 Incidents
Calls related to Firearm use. Perimeter check -6 Incidents. Perimeter check on Alarm activations at large buildings/Schools-15 Incidents Area/Roof search for Evidentiary items- 4 Incidents
Roof search for persons-4 Incidents
Search for missing persons- 3 incidents
Use during community events- 2 incidents.
Assist to Modesto Fire Dept at scenes- 3 incidents.
Straight Pride 2023 Event as described above.
There were (15) deployments of the Lenco armored vehicle. (9) deployments were for SWAT tactical operations (see information on SWAT deployments on page 25).
The other (6) deployments were for a High-Risk Incident where the incident was resolved without a SWAT activation as follows:
1. A call for service reporting a male was holding a gun to the head of another male at an apartment complex. The armored vehicle was used to check the complex and the call was unfounded.
2. A call for service for a noise complaint. While officers were at the scene, gunshots could be heard. The house was surrounded with the use of the armored vehicle. The residents surrendered and three subjects were arrested, and several firearms were recovered.
3. The armored vehicle was used for a call at a residence were a male shot and killed his child before committing suicide.
4. Deployment to a shooting incident where the suspect was believed to be barricaded inside an apartment. This incident was later resolved with the suspect turning himself in.
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Modesto Police Department 2024 Military Equipment Use Report 27 6. Assist to the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office investigating a burglary.
The involved suspect was located at his house and the information was that he may be armed with a rifle. This suspect surrendered. There were (24) deployments of the Peacekeeper armored vehicles. (1) deployment was for a SWAT tactical operation (Incident #6) and the (2) deployments listed above for the Straight Pride 2023 Event. The other deployments were for use in the “Armadillo” Program as described above on page 13.
There were (10) deployments of the Command Post vehicles. The deployments were for SWAT tactical operations (Incident #5, #6, #7, #8 and #9) and the deployment listed above for the Straight Pride 2023 Event. There were (3) deployments of Flashbang devices by SWAT officers. The deployments were for SWAT tactical operations. (Incident #2, #4, #6) There were (3) deployments of less lethal beanbag munitions. The munitions were deployed from Remington Bean Bag guns and were used as described below:
SWAT tactical operation (Incident #2). (5) Bean bag rounds were used to disable surveillance cameras at the location and (1) round was used against an aggressive dog.
(2) rounds used on a wanted violent suspect who was armed with a sharpened stick and resisting arrest. The deployment caused the subject to comply.
(1) round used on a suspect who was vandalizing and breaking into businesses in the downtown area and resisting arrest. The deployment caused the subject to comply.
There was (1) deployment of Pepper ball munitions. The munitions were deployed from listed Pepper ball launchers and were used as described below:
Used to saturate an attic where a wanted subject was hiding. The deployment resulted in the suspect coming out of the attic and surrendering to officers.
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Modesto Police Department 2024 Military Equipment Use Report 28 SWAT Tactical Operations- The below information is summaries of SWAT deployments where listed equipment was used:
1. Search Warrant service- Assist to Violent Crimes Unit during an armed robbery investigation.
2. Search Warrant service- Related a to series of gang related shootings
3. Search Warrant service- Related a to series of gang related shootings
4. Search Warrant service- Assist to Violent Crimes Unit during an armed robbery investigation.
5. Search Warrant service- Assist to Violent Crimes Unit during a homicide investigation
6. Search Warrant service and Arrest Warrant service on a subject wanted for murder by the Pittsburg Police Dept.
7. Search Warrant service and Arrest Warrant service on a subject wanted for stabbing another person.
8. Search Warrant service- Assist to Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office during a shooting investigation.
9. Search Warrant service and Arrest Warrant service on a subject wanted for shooting a Stockton Police Officer.
Purchase of Equipment in 2023:
Although no AB481 reportable equipment was purchased in 2023 the following changes were made to AB481 reportable items:
(31) of the M16A1 rifles were returned to the federal government as they were no longer being used for training. These rifles were obtained over 20 years ago through the military Surplus program (LESO). The rifles obtained from the LESO program were only used for training. When used for training the rifles are outfitted with upper receivers that are not capable of firing live projectiles. As (31) of the rifles were no longer used for training, they were returned to the federal government and are no longer in the possession of the Modesto Police Department.
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Modesto Police Department 2024 Military Equipment Use Report 29 (40) of the department owned Remington 870 shotguns were converted over to less lethal Bean Bag munition delivery platforms. The department’s shotguns had high visibility orange stocks put on them and all live shotgun ammunition was pulled offline. This allows more less lethal options for officers. Although the department’s rifles do not meet the statutory reporting requirements of AB481 due to being “standard issue”, they are now being reported in order for the department to be as transparent as possible.
Complaints regarding use of Military Equipment:
In some instances, the application and use of military equipment may cause questions and/or concerns for members of the community. It is vitally important that community members’ questions regarding the application and use of military equipment are addressed. The Modesto Police Department is committed to full and fair investigation of citizen complaints. As such, the Department has sound internal policies for thorough and impartial investigations of citizen complaints. Resolving complaints in a fair, impartial, and expeditious manner will ensure the consistent high level of integrity and efficiency maintained by the Department. The following is a summary of formal investigations related to the use of military equipment as investigated by the Modesto Police Department’s Internal Affairs Unit for 2023
There were no complaints/investigations regarding the use of Military Equipment in 2023
Summary and responses to Policy 710 violations:
No violations of Policy 710- Military Equipment use, were reported or known of in 2023.
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Modesto Police Department 2024 Military Equipment Use Report 30 Conclusion:
This Annual Military Equipment Report reaffirms the Modesto Police Department’s commitment to providing transparency and information to our community and elected officials in addition to ensuring compliance with the law. The equipment, resources, and training outlined in this report allow Modesto Police Officers to better protect our community, enhance the safety of the public and officers, and bring critical incidents to a safe resolution. Public safety is and always has remained a shared responsibility. The strength of our Department lies not solely within the actions of the individual officer but within the resilience and willingness of our community to work in partnership with our officers to address crime in their neighborhoods.
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Modesto Police Department
Policy 710- Military Equipment Use
Attachment A- Military Equipment Inventory
2024
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Category1-
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV): An unmanned aircraft along with the associated Equipment necessary to control it remotely.
a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost of current UAVS.
1. DJI 200 V2 with Zenmuse XT2 Thermal Camera, Cost: $15,000 Quantity: 1 Remotely operated aerial vehicle that has video recording and Thermal video capabilities and 25-30 minutes of flight time
2. DJI 200 V1 with Zenmuse Z30 Zoom Camera, Cost: $16,000 Quantity: 1 Remotely operated aerial vehicle that has video recording capabilities and 27 minutes of flight time
3. DJI Mavic2 Thermal, Cost: $1,000 Quantity: 2 Remotely operated aerial vehicle that has video recording and Thermal video capabilities and 25-30 minutes of flight time
4. DJI Mavic 2 Zoom, Cost: $1,000 Quantity: 2 Remotely operated aerial vehicle that has video recording and capabilities and 25-30 minutes of flight time
5. DJI Phantom 4 with Zenmuse XT Thermal Camera and Z3 Zoom Camera, Cost:
$2,500 Quantity: 4 Remotely operated aerial vehicle that has video recording and Thermal video capabilities and 25-30 minutes of flight time
6. DJI Inspire with Zenmuse XT Thermal Camera and Z3 zoom camera, Cost: $8,500 Quantity: 1 Remotely operated aerial vehicle that has video recording and Thermal video capabilities and 25-30 minutes of flight time
7. DJI Mavic Platinum, Cost: $6,500 Quantity: 1 Remotely operated aerial vehicle that has built in video recording and Thermal imaging capabilities. This UAV is issued to Modesto FD for search and rescue missions
b. Purpose: UAVs are to be deployed when its use would assist officers or Incident commanders (ICs)with the following situations, which include but not limited to:
1. Major collision investigations
2. Search for missing persons
3. Search and rescue operations
4. Crowd control Situations
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5. Perimeter Searches and security
6. Natural disaster management
7. Crime Scene Investigations and photography
8. SWAT, tactical, or other public safety and life preservation missions
9. In response to specific requests from local, state, or federal fire authorities for fire response and/or prevention.
c. Authorized use: Only authorized operators as set forth in Department Policy 613 shall be permitted to operate any UAV and only during approved missions.
d. Expected life span: All UAV equipment 1-3 years
e. Fiscal impact: Annual maintenance and battery replacement cost is projected to be approximately $5,000
f. Training: all UAV operators must go thru in-service training on UAV systems and operations as well as search and seizure laws as well as ongoing in-service training quarterly.
g. Legal procedure rules: use is established under Department Policy 613 and in accordance with MPD’s FAA Certificate of Authorization. It is the policy of the Modesto Police Department (MPD) to utilize UAVS only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner that respects the privacy of our community, Constitutional rights and in a manner pursuant to state and federal law.
Robots: A remotely controlled unmanned ground vehicle, which is used to enhance the safety of officers and the community.
a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost of current robots.
1. Robotex A00476 Quantity:1 Cost: $20,000 The Robotex Tactical robot enhances the capabilities of SWAT and tactical response teams by allowing them to quickly and safely inspect dangerous situations. There is no longer a need to send personnel in before there has been a chance to assess the situation. The robot can navigate various terrain including stairs, grass and clothing. It has two-way audio and video recording capabilities and is remotely operated.
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2. iRobot BB2590 Quantity:1 Cost: $0 obtained from Government surplus program (LESO). This robot is a multi-mission Tactical robot used to carry out dangerous missions in high treat incidents and is remotely operated. b. Purpose: These robots are used to gain visual /audio data in dangerous incidents, deliver communication devices during high risk incidents. They can be used to open doors, disrupt packages and safely clear buildings.
c. Authorized use: The use of robots shall only be authorized by a designated Incident Commander or the SWAT Commander, based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident. Robots shall only be used by officers trained in their deployment and in a manner consistent with department policy and training. d. Expected life span: All unmanned ground vehicles, 5-10 years e. Fiscal impact: Annual maintenance costs and battery replacement costs are projected to be approximately $3,000
f. Training: all operators will be trained with in-service SWAT training on unmanned ground vehicle operations.
g. Legal procedure rules: use is established under Department Policy 414 (Hostage or barricaded persons) and policy 409 (Crisis Response Unit). It is the policy of the Modesto Police Department (MPD) to utilize unmanned ground vehicles (Robots) only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner that respects the privacy of our community, pursuant to state and federal law.
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Armored vehicles: Commercially produced wheeled Armored Personnel vehicles utilized for law enforcement purposes.
a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost of current armored vehicles.
1. 2004 LenCo Bear cost: $300,000. The LenCo Bear is an armored vehicle that seats 10-12 personnel with an open floor plan that allows for rescue of downed personnel. The vehicle has ballistic capabilities which provide greater safety to citizens and officers beyond the protection level of Ballistic shields or personal body armor.
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2. Peacekeeper Protected Response Vehicle (PRV). Quantity:2 Cost: $0. Both vehicles obtained from Government surplus program (LESO). The primary use of these two vehicles are to act as overt surveillance stations (Armadillo Program) in areas experiencing quality of life issues or high crimes. The video camera equipment can capture criminal activity as well as help identify those involved in crime. In emergency situations Peacekeeper vehicles can seat 6- 10 people. The vehicle has ballistic capabilities which provide greater safety to citizens and officers beyond the protection level of Ballistic shields or personal body armor.
B. Purpose: Armored vehicles are to be used in response to Critical Incidents to enhance officer and community safety, improve scene containment and stabilization and assist in resolving critical incidents C. Authorized use: The use of Armored vehicles shall only be authorized by a Watch Commander, a designated Incident Commander or the SWAT Commander, based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident.
Armored vehicles shall only be used by officers trained in their deployment and in a manner consistent with department policy and training.
D. Expected life span: All Armored vehicles, 20 years
E. Fiscal impact: Annual maintenance costs are projected to be approximately $20,000
F. Training: all drivers/operators will be trained with in-service training on vehicle operations and practical driving instruction.
G. Legal procedure rules: use is established under Department Policy 706 (vehicle use) and policy 707 (Armored vehicles). It is the policy of the Modesto Police Department (MPD) to utilize armored vehicles only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner pursuant to state and federal law.
Category 3- None
Category 4-None
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Category 5-
Mobile Incident Command Post vehicles (Mobile CP): Truck and trailer used for a mobile office command Center that provides shelter, access to department computer and communication systems and restroom facilities during extended events. a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost of current CP vehicles.
1. 2000 Eagle 5th wheel trailer Cost: $40,000 This trailer is used for a mobile office command Center by both the Modesto Police and Fire Departments that provides shelter, access to department computer and communication systems and restroom facilities during extended events. This vehicle is marked with the words, Modesto Police Department Command Post and is separated into three areas. The areas include a conference area with white boards and tables, a communications area with radios and computer capabilities and a private interviewing area.
2. 2001 Ford F550 truck Cost: $42,159 This Vehicle is used to pull the 5th wheel trailer Mobile command post. And is marked with “Modesto Police” and has emergency lighting.
b. Purpose: To be used based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident, large event, natural disaster, community event or for crime scene management. c. Authorized use: The use of the command post vehicles shall only be authorized by a Watch Commander, a designated Incident Commander, SWAT Commander or Crisis Response Unit (CRU) Commander, based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident. Command Post vehicles shall only be used by officers trained in their deployment and in a manner consistent with department policy and training. d. Expected life span: vehicles, 20 years
e. Fiscal impact: Annual maintenance costs are projected to be approximately $10,000 f. Training: all drivers/operators will be trained with in-service training on vehicle operations and practical driving instruction and must be properly licensed through the State of California
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g. Legal procedure rules: use is established under Department Policy 706 (vehicle use) and policy408 (Crisis Response Unit). It is the policy of the Modesto Police Department (MPD) to utilize the mobile command post vehicles only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner pursuant to state law regarding the operation of motor vehicles.
Category 6- None
Category 7-None
Category 8- None
Category 9-
Rifles:
Rifles: The Modesto Police Department issues rifles to select officers for duty use. These rifles are issued as the firearm for officers selected as Urban Rifle Operators (URO) or as a member of SWAT. The M16A1 rifles are used for training purposes only. These rifles are outfitted with upper receivers that are not capable of firing live projectiles. a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost:
1. M16A1select fire rifles. Cost: $0, Quantity:21 These rifles were obtained over 20 years ago through the military Surplus program (LESO). These rifles are only used for training.
When used for training the rifles are outfitted with upper receivers that are not capable of firing live projectiles. (31) rifles were returned to the federal government as they were no longer being used for training.
b. Purpose: These rifles are for training purposes ONLY by SWAT team members and designated personnel of the Urban Rifle team (URO). These rifles are not used outside of a training environment.
c. Authorized use: These rifles are for training purposes by SWAT team members and designated personnel of the Urban Rifle team (URO). These rifles are not used outside of a training environment.
d. Expected life span: 40 years
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f. Training: Personnel using these for training have either attended MPD’s POST certified 40-hour Urban Rifle course, the POST Certified 16-hour patrol rifle course or the POST certified SWAT Basic course.
g. Legal procedure rules: use is established under Department policy 312 (Firearms). It is the policy of the Modesto Police Department (MPD) to utilize training rifles only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner pursuant to state and federal law. a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost:
1. URO Program- Colt AR-15 (32) & Colt M4 (52) rifles Cost: $82,000, Quantity:82
b. Purpose: These rifles are assigned to patrol officers and other sworn personnel as standard issued duty equipment.
c. Authorized use: only selected officers who have attended the POST approved Patrol Rifle course will be issued a department patrol rifle.
d. Expected life span: 10-15 years
e. Fiscal impact: Annual maintenance costs are projected to be approximately $8,000 f. Training: Personnel issued and using these rifles have either attended MPD’s POST certified Patrol Rifle course, or the POST certified SWAT Basic course.
Legal procedure rules: use is established under Department policy 312 (Firearms). It is the policy of the Modesto Police Department (MPD) to utilize patrol rifles only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner pursuant to state and federal law. a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost:
1. SWAT designated firearms- Colt M4 (14), HK MP5 (6) & HK 416 (15) rifles Cost: $65,000, Quantity:35
b. Purpose: These firearms are issued to and used ONLY by SWAT team members. c. Authorized use: only SWAT officers who have attended the POST certified SWAT Basic course will be issued a department SWAT designated firearm.
d. Expected life span: 10-15 years
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e. Fiscal impact: Annual maintenance costs are projected to be approximately $3,000 f. Training: Personnel issued and using these firearms have attended the POST certified SWAT Basic course. The SWAT team officers also train multiple times per month.
Legal procedure rules: use is established under Department policy 312 (Firearms). It is the policy of the Modesto Police Department (MPD) to utilize rifles only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner pursuant to state and federal law. a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost:
1. SWAT Sniper team rifles- BCM .223(1), DPMS 308 (2), Remington 700 308 (2) rifles Cost:
$5,000, Quantity:5
b. Purpose: These rifles are issued and used ONLY by SWAT team members who have been selected to the SWAT Sniper Team.
c. Authorized use: only officers assigned to the SWAT Sniper team will be authorized to use these firearms.
d. Expected life span: 10-15 years
e. Fiscal impact: Annual maintenance costs are projected to be approximately $1,000 f. Training: Personnel issued and using these rifles have attended the POST certified SWAT Basic course. Sniper team members also train monthly as a unit.
Legal procedure rules: use is established under Department policy 312 (Firearms). It is the policy of the Modesto Police Department (MPD) to utilize rifles only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner pursuant to state and federal law. a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost:
1. SWAT Historical firearms- Uzi 9mm (5) firearms Cost: $6,000, Quantity:5 b. Purpose: These firearms are not issued or used. They are for display purposes only for historical purposes.
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d. Expected life span: 20 years
e. Fiscal impact: there are no annual maintenance costs. f. Training: these firearms are for display purposes only g. Legal procedure rules: use is established under Department policy 312 (Firearms). It is the policy of the Modesto Police Department (MPD) to utilize all firearms only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner pursuant to state and federal law.
Category 10- None
Category 11-None
Category 12-
Flash Bangs, Tear Gas, pepper balls: Flashbangs are devices used to distract and disorientate dangerous persons. Chemical Agent (tear gas) Canisters contain chemical agents that are released when deployed. Pepper balls are non-lethal projectiles that contain a chemical irritant a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost.
1. Pepper ball FTC Launchers. Cost: $600 each, Quantity: 5, these launchers are compressed-air powered launchers designed to fire non-lethal Pepper ball projectiles which contain a chemical irritant.
2. Pepper ball Tippman Carbine Launchers. Cost: $200 each, Quantity: 2, these launchers are compressed-air powered launchers designed to fire non-lethal Pepper ball projectiles which contain a chemical irritant.
3. Pepper ball LIVE projectile, Cost: $2 per projectile Quantity: 2000. The basic pepper ball projectile contains 2% PAVA pepper powder and are designed for direct impact and area saturation, especially in confined interior spaces. the projectile is a non-lethal chemical irritant.
4. Combined Tactical Systems (CTS) 7290 Mini Flashbang, Cost: $40 each, Quantity:62. These are non-bursting, non-fragmenting devices that produce a thunderous bang with intense bright light. They are ideal for distracting dangerous subjects in high risk situations. #14..
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5. Combined Tactical Systems (CTS)5230 CS Gas Canister Cost: $50 each, Quantity: 27, Large diameter canisters that discharge a high volume of smoke and chemical agent through multiple emission ports. Can be thrown or deployed with a launching delivery system.
6. Combined Tactical Systems (CTS)4330 40mm CS Liquid Barricade Ferret rounds. Cost: $25Each, Quantity: 76, These rounds are CS filled projectiles that are used to penetrate intermediate barriers and deliver irritant agents into adjacent rooms. They are used to dislodge barricaded subjects from confined spaces. The purpose is to minimize risks to all persons through pain compliance, temporary discomfort and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous persons.
7. Defense Technology40mm warning/signaling munition #6029WS Cost $45 each, Quantity:15. These are 40mm launched warning/signaling munitions that deliver 170 dB of sound and bright light
8. CTS 40 MM Aerial Warning Signal Flashbang #4090, Cost: $40 each Quantity: 8 These are 40mm launched warning/signaling munitions that deliver intense sound and bright light and are fired above a crowd during a riot/Civil disorder situation.
9. CTS #4233 40 mm Riot CS Smoke canisters Cost: $45 each Quantity: 17 These are 40mm launched CS smoke munitions that emit CS Chemical irritant and smoke during a riot/Civil disorder situation.
10. CTS #6210 White Smoke Canister Cost: $35 each, Quantity:16 These white smoke canisters are used for obstructing tactical movement and for signaling and marking a landing zone during any air operations. These are thrown manually
11. CTS #6340 OC Aerosol Canisters Cost: $45 each, Quantity:14 These canisters deliver an invisible OC (Chemical irritant) and renders a Temporary respiratory effect on non-complaint subjects. These are thrown manually b. Purpose: Flashbangs are a distraction device used to distract dangerous subjects during hostage recues, room entries or other high-risk situations. They #14..
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produce atmospheric over-Pressure and brilliant white light and as a result can cause short term (6-8 seconds) sensory deprivation to give officers a tactical advantage and increase officer safety. Chemical agent canisters are designed to limit the escalation of conflict and improve officer safety in high risk situations. Situations for use of Chemical agent systems may include but are not limited to:
1. Self-Destructive, dangerous and/or combative subjects
2. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents
3. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained
4. Potentially vicious animals
5. Training exercise and/or approved demonstrations
c. Authorized use: The use of the Chemical Agent munitions and delivery systems are authorized to be used only by officers who have been trained by POST certified Less Lethal and chemical agent instructors. They can only be used by officers trained in their deployment and in a manner consistent with department policy and training.
d. Expected life span: Pepper ball Launchers:20 years, Pepper ball projectiles: 2 years, Flashbangs: No expiration date. Chemical Agents/Tear gas: 5 years e. Fiscal impact: There are no projected Annual maintenance costs. Supply replacement costs are projected to be $2,000
f. Training: The use of the Chemical agent munitions and delivery systems are authorized to be used only by officers who have been trained by POST certified Less Lethal and chemical agent instructors. The use of flashbangs is authorized to be used by officers of the SWAT team and who are trained in their deployment by POST certified instructors and in a manner consistent with department policy and training.
g. Legal procedure rules: use is established under Department Policy 300 (use of force) and policy308 (Control devices). It is the policy of the Modesto Police Department (MPD) to utilize Chemical agents, their delivery systems and flash bangs only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner pursuant to state and federal law.
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Category 13- None
Category 14-
Projectile Launch munitions and Platforms: 40mm Launchers are utilized by Department personnel as a Tear gas delivery system and as a Less lethal tool to launch impact rounds. The Less Lethal shotguns are used to deploy the Less Lethal 12-gauge Super-Sock Beanbag Impact round.
a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost.
1. Remington 870 Less Lethal Shotgun, Cost: $600 each, Quantity: 77, The Remington 870 Less Lethal Shotgun is designated as such with High Visibility Bright Orange Stocks and Foregrips. They are used to deploy the Less Lethal Super-Sock Impact rounds up to a distance of 75 feet. The range of the weapon system helps to maintain space between officers and a suspect reducing the immediacy of the threat which is a principle of De-escalation.
2. 12 Gauge Super-sock Bean Bag Impact round, Cost: $5 per round, Quantity:322. These rounds are a 12-gauge shotgun round firing a ballistic fiber bag filled with 40 grams of lead shot at a velocity of 290 feet per second.
These are considered impact weapons and provide accurate and effective performance when fired from the approved distance of not less than 5 feet.
Effectiveness depends on many variables such as distance, clothing, stature and the area the projectile impacts.
3. Defense technology 40mm Single shot launcher Cost: $1000each, Quantity: 2, The 40mm Single Shot Launcher is a tactical launcher. It will fire standard 40mm Less Lethal Ammunition and gas munitions. These are only authorized to be used by SWAT personnel and specifically designated members of the Mobile Field Force (MFF).
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by SWAT personnel and specifically designated members of the Mobile Field Force (MFF).
5. CTS 40MM foam baton munition # 4557 Cost $35 each, Quantity 19: These munitions are a 40mm launched, spin stabilized less lethal direct impact munition.
6. 40 MM Bean Bag Rounds Cost: $25 each, Quantity: 3, These munitions are a 40mm launched less lethal impact munition. Used for crowd/riot and civil disorder management.
7. Safariland 40 MM Rubber Baton#6064 Cost: $25 each, Quantity: 6, These munitions are a 40mm launched less lethal impact munition. Used for crowd/riot and civil disorder management.
8. Defense technology 40mm Stinger Rubber Ball Rounds Cost: $25 each, Quantity: 18, These munitions are a 40mm launched less lethal impact munition. Used for crowd/riot and civil disorder management. Each round contains approx. (18) 60mm rubber balls.
b. Purpose: Less Lethal munitions are designed to limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Situations for use of less lethal weapon systems may include but are not limited to:
1. Self-Destructive, dangerous and/or combative subjects
2. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents
3. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained
4. Potentially vicious animals
5. Training exercise and/or approved demonstrations
c. Authorized use: The use of the less lethal munitions and delivery systems are authorized to be used only by officers who have been trained by POST certified Less Lethal instructors. They can only be used by officers trained in their deployment and in a manner consistent with department policy and training.
d. Expected life span: Bean bag shotguns:25-30 years, Bean bag munitions: 5 years, 40 mm launchers: 20 years
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e. Fiscal impact: Annual replacement/maintenance costs are projected to be approximately $2,000
f. Training: The use of the less lethal munitions and delivery systems are authorized to be used only by officers who have been trained by POST certified Less Lethal instructors during in service training.
g. Legal procedure rules: use is established under Department Policy 300 (use of force) and policy 308 (Control devices). It is the policy of the Modesto Police Department (MPD) to utilize less lethal munitions and delivery systems only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner pursuant to state and federal law.
Category 15- None
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Policy
710
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Published with permission by Modesto Police Department ***DRAFT*** Military Equipment - 1 Military Equipment
710.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the approval, acquisition, and reporting requirements of military equipment (Government Code § 7070; Government Code § 7071; Government Code § 7072).
710.1.1 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include (Government Code § 7070):
Governing body – The elected or appointed body that oversees the Department.
Military equipment – Includes but is not limited to the following:
• Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles. • Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers. • High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), two-and-one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached. • Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants. • Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units. • Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind. • Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature. This does not include items designed to remove a lock, such as bolt cutters, or a handheld, one-person ram.
• Firearms and ammunition of_.50 caliber or greater, excluding standard-issue shotguns and standard-issue shotgun ammunition.
• Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than_.50 caliber, including firearms identified as assault weapons in Penal Code § 30510 and Penal Code § 30515, with the exception of standard-issue service weapons and ammunition of less than.50 caliber that are issued to officers.
• Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles. • "Flashbang" and explosive breaching tools.
• "Tear gas," and "pepper balls," excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray.
• TASER® Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and long-range acoustic devices (LRADs).
• The following projectile launch platforms and their associated munitions: 40mm projectile launchers. "bean bag," rubber bullet, and specialty impact munition (SIM) weapons.
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Military Equipment
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Published with permission by Modesto Police Department ***DRAFT*** Military Equipment - 2 • Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight.
710.2 POLICY
It is the policy of the Modesto Police Department that members of this department comply with the provisions of Government Code § 7071 with respect to military equipment. 710.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
The Chief of Police should designate a member of this department to act as the military equipment coordinator. The responsibilities of the military equipment coordinator include but are not limited to:
(a) Acting as liaison to the governing body for matters related to the requirements of this policy.
(b) Identifying department equipment that qualifies as military equipment in the current possession of the Department, or the equipment the Department intends to acquire that requires approval by the governing body.
(c) Conducting an inventory of all military equipment at least annually. (d) Collaborating with any allied agency that may use military equipment within the jurisdiction of Modesto Police Department (Government Code § 7071). (e) Preparing for, scheduling, and coordinating the annual community engagement meeting to include:
1. Publicizing the details of the meeting.
2. Preparing for public questions regarding the department’s funding, acquisition, and use of equipment.
(f) Preparing the annual military equipment report for submission to the Chief of Police and ensuring that the report is made available on the department website (Government Code § 7072).
(g) Establishing the procedure for a person to register a complaint or concern, or how that person may submit a question about the use of a type of military equipment, and how the Department will respond in a timely manner.
710.4 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
The following constitutes a list of qualifying equipment for the Department:
See attachment: Attachment A - 2023 Military Equipment Inventory.pdf 710.5 APPROVAL
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall obtain approval from the governing body by way of an ordinance adopting the military equipment policy. As part of the approval process, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall ensure the proposed military equipment policy is submitted to the governing body and is available on the department website at least 30 days prior to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue (Government Code § 7071). The #14..
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Published with permission by Modesto Police Department ***DRAFT*** Military Equipment - 3 military equipment policy must be approved by the governing body prior to engaging in any of the following (Government Code § 7071):
(a) Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to 10 USC § 2576a. (b) Seeking funds for military equipment, including but not limited to applying for a grant, soliciting or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other donations or transfers.
(c) Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing or leasing.
(d) Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the jurisdiction of this department. (e) Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person not previously approved by the governing body.
(f) Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any other person or entity to seek funds for, apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the use of military equipment.
(g) Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided above.
This policy was accepted by the City of Modesto's Governing body on May 3rd, 2022. 710.6 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS
Military equipment used by any member of this Department shall be approved for use and in accordance with this Department policy. Military equipment used by other jurisdictions that are providing mutual aid in accordance with Department Policy 304 to this Department and/or operating in conjunction in a law enforcement capacity with this Department, shall comply with their respective military equipment use policies.
710.7 ANNUAL REPORT
Upon approval of a military equipment policy, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee should submit a military equipment report to the governing body for each type of military equipment approved within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use (Government Code § 7072). This report will be submitted annually on or before May 3rd.
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee should also make each annual military equipment report publicly available on the department website for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The report shall include all information required by Government Code § 7072 for the preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment in department inventory. 710.8 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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710.9 COMPLIANCE
Department Supervisory Staff will ensure that all Department members comply with this policy.
The Internal Affairs Unit will conduct an annual audit for any non-compliance. The Chief of Police or designee will be notified of any policy violations and, if needed, the violation(s) will be referred to the Internal Affairs Unit and handled in accordance with Department Policy 1020 (Personnel Complaints) and Policy 340 (Code of Conduct). All instances of non-compliance will be reported to City Council via the annual military equipment report.
Any member of the public can register a question or concern regarding military use equipment by contacting the Modesto Police Department's Internal Affairs Unit at 209-572-9500. A response to the question or concern shall be completed by the Department in a timely manner. 710.10 MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE SUPPLY LEVELS
When stocks of military equipment have reached significantly low levels or have been exhausted, the Department may order up to 10% of stock in a calendar year without City Council approval to maintain essential availability for the Department's needs. 710.11 REVISIONS
Adopted April 2, 2022
o Revised January 6, 2023
o Revised
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Modesto Police Department
Policy 710- Military Equipment Use
Attachment A- Military Equipment Inventory
2023
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV): An unmanned aircraft along with the associated Equipment necessary to control it remotely.
a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost of current UAVS.
1. DJI 200 V2 with Zenmuse XT2 Thermal Camera, Cost: $15,000 Quantity: 1 Remotely operated aerial vehicle that has video recording and Thermal video capabilities and 25-30 minutes of flight time
2. DJI 200 V1 with Zenmuse Z30 Zoom Camera, Cost: $16,000 Quantity: 1 Remotely operated aerial vehicle that has video recording capabilities and 27 minutes of flight time
3. DJI Mavic2 Thermal, Cost: $1,000 Quantity: 2 Remotely operated aerial vehicle that has video recording and Thermal video capabilities and 25-30 minutes of flight time
4. DJI Mavic 2 Zoom, Cost: $1,000 Quantity: 2 Remotely operated aerial vehicle that has video recording and capabilities and 25-30 minutes of flight time
5. DJI Phantom 4 with Zenmuse XT Thermal Camera and Z3 Zoom Camera, Cost:
$2,500 Quantity: 4 Remotely operated aerial vehicle that has video recording and Thermal video capabilities and 25-30 minutes of flight time
6. DJI Inspire with Zenmuse XT Thermal Camera and Z3 zoom camera, Cost: $8,500 Quantity: 1 Remotely operated aerial vehicle that has video recording and Thermal video capabilities and 25-30 minutes of flight time
7. DJI Mavic Platinum, Cost: $6,500 Quantity: 1 Remotely operated aerial vehicle that has built in video recording and Thermal imaging capabilities. This UAV is issued to Modesto FD for search and rescue missions
b. Purpose: UAVs are to be deployed when its use would assist officers or Incident commanders (ICs)with the following situations, which include but not limited to:
1. Major collision investigations
2. Search for missing persons
3. Search and rescue operations
4. Crowd control Situations
5. Perimeter Searches and security
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6. Natural disaster management
7. Crime Scene Investigations and photography
8. SWAT, tactical, or other public safety and life preservation missions
9. In response to specific requests from local, state, or federal fire authorities for fire response and/or prevention.
c. Authorized use: Only authorized operators as set forth in Department Policy 613 shall be permitted to operate any UAV and only during approved missions. d. Expected life span: All UAV equipment 1-3 years
e. Fiscal impact: Annual maintenance and battery replacement cost is projected to be approximately $5,000
f. Training: all UAV operators must go thru in-service training on UAV systems and operations as well as search and seizure laws as well as ongoing in-service training quarterly.
g. Legal procedure rules: use is established under Department Policy 613 and in accordance with MPD’s FAA Certificate of Authorization. It is the policy of the Modesto Police Department (MPD) to utilize UAVS only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner that respects the privacy of our community, Constitutional rights and in a manner pursuant to state and federal law.
Robots: A remotely controlled unmanned ground vehicle, which is used to enhance the safety of officers and the community.
a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost of current robots.
1. Robotex A00476 Quantity:1 Cost: $20,000 The Robotex Tactical robot enhances the capabilities of SWAT and tactical response teams by allowing them to quickly and safely inspect dangerous situations. There is no longer a need to send personnel in before there has been a chance to assess the situation. The robot can navigate various terrain including stairs, grass and clothing. It has two-way audio and video recording capabilities and is remotely operated.
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2. iRobot BB2590 Quantity:1 Cost: $0 obtained from Government surplus program (LESO). This robot is a multi-mission Tactical robot used to carry out dangerous missions in high treat incidents and is remotely operated. b. Purpose: These robots are used to gain visual /audio data in dangerous incidents, deliver communication devices during high risk incidents. They can be used to open doors, disrupt packages and safely clear buildings.
c. Authorized use: The use of robots shall only be authorized by a designated Incident Commander or the SWAT Commander, based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident. Robots shall only be used by officers trained in their deployment and in a manner consistent with department policy and training. d. Expected life span: All unmanned ground vehicles, 5-10 years e. Fiscal impact: Annual maintenance costs and battery replacement costs are projected to be approximately $3,000
f. Training: all operators will be trained with in-service SWAT training on unmanned ground vehicle operations.
g. Legal procedure rules: use is established under Department Policy 414 (Hostage or barricaded persons) and policy 409 (Crisis Response Unit). It is the policy of the Modesto Police Department (MPD) to utilize unmanned ground vehicles (Robots) only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner that respects the privacy of our community, pursuant to state and federal law.
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Armored vehicles: Commercially produced wheeled Armored Personnel vehicles utilized for law enforcement purposes.
a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost of current armored vehicles.
1. 2004 LenCo Bear cost: $300,000. The LenCo Bear is an armored vehicle that seats 10-12 personnel with an open floor plan that allows for rescue of downed personnel. The vehicle has ballistic capabilities which provide greater safety to citizens and officers beyond the protection level of Ballistic shields or personal body armor.
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2. Peacekeeper Protected Response Vehicle (PRV). Quantity:2 Cost: $0. Both vehicles obtained from Government surplus program (LESO). The primary use of these two vehicles are to act as overt surveillance stations (Armadillo Program) in areas experiencing quality of life issues or high crimes. The video camera equipment can capture criminal activity as well as help identify those involved in crime. In emergency situations Peacekeeper vehicles can seat 6- 10 people. The vehicle has ballistic capabilities which provide greater safety to citizens and officers beyond the protection level of Ballistic shields or personal body armor.
B. Purpose: Armored vehicles are to be used in response to Critical Incidents to enhance officer and community safety, improve scene containment and stabilization and assist in resolving critical incidents C. Authorized use: The use of Armored vehicles shall only be authorized by a Watch Commander, a designated Incident Commander or the SWAT Commander, based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident.
Armored vehicles shall only be used by officers trained in their deployment and in a manner consistent with department policy and training.
D. Expected life span: All Armored vehicles, 20 years
E. Fiscal impact: Annual maintenance costs are projected to be approximately $20,000
F. Training: all drivers/operators will be trained with in-service training on vehicle operations and practical driving instruction.
G. Legal procedure rules: use is established under Department Policy 706 (vehicle use) and policy 707 (Armored vehicles). It is the policy of the Modesto Police Department (MPD) to utilize armored vehicles only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner pursuant to state and federal law.
Category 3- None
Category 4-None
Category 5-
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a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost of current CP vehicles.
1. 2000 Eagle 5th wheel trailer Cost: $40,000 This trailer is used for a mobile office command Center by both the Modesto Police and Fire Departments that provides shelter, access to department computer and communication systems and restroom facilities during extended events. This vehicle is marked with the words, Modesto Police Department Command Post and is separated into three areas. The areas include a conference area with white boards and tables, a communications area with radios and computer capabilities and a private interviewing area.
2. 2001 Ford F550 truck Cost: $42,159 This Vehicle is used to pull the 5th wheel trailer Mobile command post. And is marked with “Modesto Police” and has emergency lighting.
b. Purpose: To be used based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident, large event, natural disaster, community event or for crime scene management. c. Authorized use: The use of the command post vehicles shall only be authorized by a Watch Commander, a designated Incident Commander, SWAT Commander or Crisis Response Unit (CRU) Commander, based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident. Command Post vehicles shall only be used by officers trained in their deployment and in a manner consistent with department policy and training. d. Expected life span: vehicles, 20 years
e. Fiscal impact: Annual maintenance costs are projected to be approximately $10,000 f. Training: all drivers/operators will be trained with in-service training on vehicle operations and practical driving instruction and must be properly licensed through the State of California
g. Legal procedure rules: use is established under Department Policy 706 (vehicle use) and policy408 (Crisis Response Unit). It is the policy of the Modesto Police Department (MPD) to utilize the mobile command post vehicles only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner pursuant to state law regarding the operation of motor vehicles.
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Category 6- None
Category 7-None
Category 8- None
Category 9-
M16A1 Select Fire Rifles: These rifles are used for training purposes only. When used for training these rifles are outfitted with upper receivers that are not capable of firing live 5.56 projectiles. a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost:
1. M16A1select fire rifles. Cost: $0, Quantity:52 These rifles were obtained over 20 years ago through the military Surplus program (LESO). These rifles are only used for training. When used for training the rifles are outfitted with upper receivers that are not capable of firing live 5.56 projectiles.
b. Purpose: These rifles are for training purposes ONLY by SWAT team members and designated personnel of the Urban Rifle team (URO). These rifles are not used outside of a training environment.
c. Authorized use: These rifles are for training purposes by SWAT team members and designated personnel of the Urban Rifle team (URO). These rifles are not used outside of a training environment.
d. Expected life span: 40 years
e. Fiscal impact: Annual maintenance costs are projected to be approximately $500 f. Training: Personnel using these for training have either attended MPD’s POST certified 40-hour Urban Rifle course or the POST certified SWAT Basic course g. Legal procedure rules: use is established under Department policy 312 (Firearms). It is the policy of the Modesto Police Department (MPD) to utilize the M16A1 rifle only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner pursuant to state and federal law.
Category 10- None
Category 11-None
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Flash Bangs, Tear Gas, pepper balls: Flashbangs are devices used to distract and disorientate dangerous persons. Chemical Agent (tear gas) Canisters contain chemical agents that are released when deployed. Pepper balls are non-lethal projectiles that contain a chemical irritant a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost.
1. Pepper ball FTC Launchers. Cost: $600 each, Quantity: 5, these launchers are compressed-air powered launchers designed to fire non-lethal Pepper ball projectiles which contain a chemical irritant.
2. Pepper ball Tippman Carbine Launchers. Cost: $200 each, Quantity: 2, these launchers are compressed-air powered launchers designed to fire non-lethal Pepper ball projectiles which contain a chemical irritant.
3. Pepper ball LIVE projectile, Cost: $2 per projectile Quantity: 3000. The basic pepper ball projectile contains 2% PAVA pepper powder and are designed for direct impact and area saturation, especially in confined interior spaces. the projectile is a non-lethal chemical irritant.
4. Combined Tactical Systems (CTS) 7290 Mini Flashbang, Cost: $45 each, Quantity: 44. These are non-bursting, non-fragmenting devices that produce a thunderous bang with intense bright light. They are ideal for distracting dangerous subjects in high risk situations.
5. Combined Tactical Systems (CTS) 5230 CS Gas Canister Cost: $50 each, Quantity: 24, Large diameter canisters that discharge a high volume of smoke and chemical agent through multiple emission ports. Can be thrown or deployed with a launching delivery system.
6. Combined Tactical Systems (CTS)4330 40mm CS Liquid Barricade Ferret rounds. Cost: $25Each, Quantity: 87, These rounds are CS filled projectiles that are used to penetrate intermediate barriers and deliver irritant agents into adjacent rooms. They are used to dislodge barricaded subjects from confined spaces. The purpose is to minimize risks to all persons through pain compliance, temporary discomfort and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous persons.
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7. Defense Technology40mm warning/signaling munition #6029WS Cost $45 each, Quantity:15. These are 40mm launched warning/signaling munitions that deliver 170 dB of sound and bright light
8. CTS 40 MM Aerial Warning Signal Flashbang #4090, Cost: $40 each Quantity: 8 These are 40mm launched warning/signaling munitions that deliver intense sound and bright light and are fired above a crowd during a riot/Civil disorder situation.
9. CTS #4233 40 mm Riot CS Smoke canisters Cost: $45 each Quantity: 38 These are 40mm launched CS smoke munitions that emit CS Chemical irritant and smoke during a riot/Civil disorder situation.
10. CTS #6210 White Smoke Canister Cost: $35 each, Quantity: 18 These white smoke canisters are used for obstructing tactical movement and for signaling and marking a landing zone during any air operations. These are thrown manually
11. CTS #6340 OC Aerosol Canisters Cost: $45 each, Quantity:14 These canisters deliver an invisible OC (Chemical irritant) and renders a Temporary respiratory effect on non-complaint subjects. These are thrown manually b. Purpose: Flashbangs are a distraction device used to distract dangerous subjects during hostage recues, room entries or other high-risk situations. They produce atmospheric over-Pressure and brilliant white light and as a result can cause short term (6-8 seconds) sensory deprivation to give officers a tactical advantage and increase officer safety. Chemical agent canisters are designed to limit the escalation of conflict and improve officer safety in high risk situations. Situations for use of Chemical agent systems may include but are not limited to:
1. Self-Destructive, dangerous and/or combative subjects
2. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents
3. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained
4. Potentially vicious animals
5. Training exercise and/or approved demonstrations
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c. Authorized use: The use of the Chemical Agent munitions and delivery systems are authorized to be used only by officers who have been trained by POST certified Less Lethal and chemical agent instructors. They can only be used by officers trained in their deployment and in a manner consistent with department policy and training.
d. Expected life span: Pepper ball Launchers:20 years, Pepper ball projectiles: 2 years, Flashbangs: No expiration date. Chemical Agents/Tear gas: 5 years e. Fiscal impact: There are no projected Annual maintenance costs. Supply replacement costs are projected to be $5,000
f. Training: The use of the Chemical agent munitions and delivery systems are authorized to be used only by officers who have been trained by POST certified Less Lethal and chemical agent instructors. The use of flashbangs is authorized to be used by officers of the SWAT team and who are trained in their deployment by POST certified instructors and in a manner consistent with department policy and training.
g. Legal procedure rules: use is established under Department Policy 300 (use of force) and policy308 (Control devices). It is the policy of the Modesto Police Department (MPD) to utilize Chemical agents, their delivery systems and flash bangs only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner pursuant to state and federal law.
Category 13- None
Category 14-
Projectile Launch munitions and Platforms: 40mm Launchers are utilized by Department personnel as a Tear gas delivery system and as a Less lethal tool to launch impact rounds. The Less Lethal shotguns are used to deploy the Less Lethal 12-gauge Super-Sock Beanbag Impact round.
a. Description, quantity, capabilities and purchase cost.
1. Remington 870 Less Lethal Shotgun, Cost: $600 each, Quantity: 37, The Remington 870 Less Lethal Shotgun is designated as such with High Visibility Bright Orange Stocks and Foregrips. They are used to deploy the Less Lethal #14..
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Super-Sock Impact rounds up to a distance of 75 feet. The range of the weapon system helps to maintain space between officers and a suspect reducing the immediacy of the threat which is a principle of De-escalation.
2. 12 Gauge Super-sock Bean Bag Impact round, Cost: $5 per round, Quantity:
290 These rounds are a 12-gauge shotgun round firing a ballistic fiber bag filled with 40 grams of lead shot at a velocity of 290 feet per second. These are considered impact weapons and provide accurate and effective performance when fired from the approved distance of not less than 5 feet. Effectiveness depends on many variables such as distance, clothing, stature and the area the projectile impacts.
3. Defense technology 40mm Single shot launcher Cost: $1000each, Quantity: 2, The 40mm Single Shot Launcher is a tactical launcher. It will fire standard 40mm Less Lethal Ammunition and gas munitions. These are only authorized to be used by SWAT personnel and specifically designated members of the Mobile Field Force (MFF).
4. LMT 40mm Single shot launcher Cost: $1000 each, Quantity: 4, The 40mm LMT Single Shot Launcher is a tactical launcher. It will fire standard 40mm Less Lethal Ammunition and gas munitions. These are only authorized to be used by SWAT personnel and specifically designated members of the Mobile Field Force (MFF).
5. CTS 40MM foam baton munition # 4557 Cost $25 each, Quantity: 19 These munitions are a 40mm launched, spin stabilized less lethal direct impact munition.
6. 40 MM Bean Bag Rounds Cost: $25 each, Quantity: 3, These munitions are a 40mm launched less lethal impact munition. Used for crowd/riot and civil disorder management.
7. Safariland 40 MM Rubber Baton#6064 Cost: $25 each, Quantity: 6, These munitions are a 40mm launched less lethal impact munition. Used for crowd/riot and civil disorder management.
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8. Defense technology 40mm Stinger Rubber Ball Rounds Cost: $25 each, Quantity: 19, These munitions are a 40mm launched less lethal impact munition. Used for crowd/riot and civil disorder management. Each round contains approx. (18) 60mm rubber balls.
b. Purpose: Less Lethal munitions are designed to limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Situations for use of less lethal weapon systems may include but are not limited to:
1. Self-Destructive, dangerous and/or combative subjects
2. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents
3. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained
4. Potentially vicious animals
5. Training exercise and/or approved demonstrations
c. Authorized use: The use of the less lethal munitions and delivery systems are authorized to be used only by officers who have been trained by POST certified Less Lethal instructors. They can only be used by officers trained in their deployment and in a manner consistent with department policy and training. d. Expected life span: Bean bag shotguns:25-30 years, Bean bag munitions: 5 years, 40 mm launchers: 20 years
e. Fiscal impact: Annual replacement/maintenance costs are projected to be approximately $2,000
f. Training: The use of the less lethal munitions and delivery systems are authorized to be used only by officers who have been trained by POST certified Less Lethal instructors during in service training.
g. Legal procedure rules: use is established under Department Policy 300 (use of force) and policy 308 (Control devices). It is the policy of the Modesto Police Department (MPD) to utilize less lethal munitions and delivery systems only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner pursuant to state and federal law.
Category 15- None
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Modesto Police Department
Policy 710- Military Equipment Use
Attachment B- Request to Purchase Equipment
2024
(Categories correspond with the categories provided in Government Code Section 7070(c) #14..
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV): An unmanned aircraft along with the associated Equipment necessary to control it remotely.
a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost of current UAVs.
1. DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise, Cost: $6820 Quantity: 3 Remotely operated aerial vehicle.
Camera is 56x zoom, mapping system, and Thermal imaging capabilities for night operations. This package comes with a spare battery kit and a speaker. Purpose:
Will replace current mid-size UAVs that are “end of life”. Total cost: $20,460
2. DJI Mini 3 Pro, Cost: $1250 Quantity: 2 Remotely operated aerial vehicle. Camera can be adjusted manually and has a “plus battery” feature, whereas most miniature UAVs do not. Purpose: Quick response and Mini UAV can get into places normal UAVs cannot and replace outdated UAV’s. Total cost: $2500
3. DJI Matrice 30T, Cost: $14,372 Quantity: 2 Remotely operated aerial vehicle.
Higher resolution camera, increased flight time, thermal camera, and improved collision prevention system. Purpose: Replaces outdated/damaged UAVs. Total cost: $28,744
b. Purpose: UAVs are to be deployed when its use would assist officers or Incident commanders (ICs)with the following situations, which include but not limited to:
1. Major collision investigations
2. Search for missing persons.
3. Search and rescue operations.
4. Crowd control Situations.
5. Perimeter Searches and security
6. Natural disaster management
7. Crime Scene Investigations and photography
8. SWAT, tactical, or other public safety and life preservation missions
9. In response to specific requests from local, state, or federal fire authorities for fire response and/or prevention.
c. Authorized use: Only authorized operators as set forth in Department Policy 613 shall be permitted to operate any UAV and only during approved missions. d. Expected life span: All UAV equipment 1-3 years.
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e. Fiscal impact: Annual maintenance and battery replacement cost is projected to be approximately $5,000.
f. Training: all UAV operators must go through in-service training on UAV systems and operations as well as search and seizure laws as well as ongoing in-service training quarterly.
g. Legal procedure rules: use is established under Department Policy 613 and in accordance with MPD’s FAA Certificate of Authorization. It is the policy of the Modesto Police Department (MPD) to utilize UAVs only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner that respects the privacy of our community, Constitutional rights and in a manner pursuant to state and federal law.
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Mobile Incident Command Post vehicles (Mobile CP): Truck and trailer used for a mobile office command Center that provides shelter, access to department computer and communication systems and restroom facilities during extended events. a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost of current CP vehicles.
1. UAV Command vehicle Cost: $90,000. Quantity: 1. Request to purchase a used Panel Van and outfit it with two police radios, mobile data computer, 4 – 40-in TV screens, computer, cradle points, workbench system, chairs, HDMI cables, etc.
Purpose: Smaller command post can be housed at MPD, which will provide a quicker response on critical incidents where UAV’s will be required. Also, can get into locations where space is an issue.
b. Purpose: To be used based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident, large event, natural disaster, community event or for crime scene management. c. Authorized use: The use of the command post vehicles shall only be authorized by a Watch Commander, a designated Incident Commander, SWAT Commander, or Crisis Response Unit (CRU) Commander, based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident. Command Post vehicles shall only be used by officers trained in their deployment and in a manner consistent with department policy and training. d. Expected life span: vehicles, 8-10 years.
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f. Training: all drivers/operators will be trained with in-service training on vehicle operations and practical driving instruction and must be properly licensed through the State of California.
g. Legal procedure rules: use is established under Department Policy 706 (vehicle use) and policy408 (Crisis Response Unit). It is the policy of the Modesto Police Department (MPD) to utilize the mobile command post vehicles only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner pursuant to state law regarding the operation of motor vehicles.
Category 10 –
Specialized firearms/ammunition of less than .50 caliber with the exception of standard issue service firearms\ammunition: Patrol rifles offer law enforcement personnel enhanced firearms accuracy and versatility, enabling them to neutralize threats more effectively, while minimizing risk to officers and the community during high-risk emergency situations. a. Description, quality, capabilities, and purchase cost.
1. .223 Rifle and Accessories Cost: $185,000. Quantity: 74. Request to purchase Daniel Defense DD4 R3S rifles, green dot sights/optics and long gun kits.
Purpose: To fully equip all patrol officers and SWAT team members for emergency situations.
b. Purpose: Rifles provide law enforcement with medium to long range firearm capabilities to strengthen their capacity to respond to emerging threats in the community. c. Authorized Use: Only authorized law enforcement officers as set forth in Department Policy 312 shall be permitted to carry and deploy patrol rifles. d. Expected Life Span: 20-30 years.
e. Fiscal Impact: $185,000.
f. Training: Officers who have successfully completed the department’s Patrol Rifle Course or have attended and successfully completed a P.O.S.T. approved Special Weapons and Tactics course are authorized to carry a department issued rifle. g. Legal procedure rules: The use is established under Department Policy 312 (Firearms). It is the policy of the Modesto Police Department (MPD) to equip its members with firearms to address the risks posed to the public and department members by violent and sometimes well-armed persons.
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Flash Bangs, Tear Gas, pepper balls: Flashbangs are devices used to distract and disorientate dangerous persons. Chemical Agent (tear gas) Canisters contain chemical agents that are released when deployed. Pepper balls are non-lethal projectiles that contain a chemical irritant. a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost.
1. 7290 Mini Flashbang, Cost: $45 each, Quantity 48. Purpose: Needed to replenish current stock from use during SWAT missions and training. Total Cost: $2,600.
2. 5230 CTS CS Gas Canister, Cost: $50 each, Quantity 20. Purpose: Needed to replenish current stock from use during SWAT missions and training. Total Cost: $1,000.
3. 5230B CTS Canister, Cost: $37 each, Quantity 20. Purpose: Needed to replenish current stock from use during SWAT missions and training. Large diameter canisters that discharge a volume of smoke and chemical agent through multiple emission ports. Can be thrown or deployed with a launching delivery system. Total Cost: $1,100.
4. 5210 CTS White Smoke Canister, Cost: $35 each, Quantity 12. Purpose:
Needed to replenish current stock from use during SWAT missions and training. Large diameter canisters that discharge a volume of smoke and chemical agent through multiple emission ports. Can be thrown or deployed with a launching delivery system. Total Cost: $500. b. Purpose: Flashbangs are a distraction device used to distract dangerous subjects during hostage rescue, room entries or other high-risk situations. They produce atmospheric over-Pressure and brilliant white light and as a result can cause short term (6-8 seconds) sensory deprivation to give officers a tactical advantage and increase officer safety.
Chemical agent canisters are designed to limit the escalation of conflict and improve officer safety in high-risk situations. Situations for use of Chemical agent systems may include but are not limited to:
1. Self-Destructive, dangerous and/or combative subjects.
2. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
3. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.
4. Potentially vicious animals.
5. Training exercise and/or approved demonstrations.
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c. Authorized use: The use of the Chemical Agent munitions and delivery systems are authorized to be used only by officers who have been trained by POST certified Less Lethal and chemical agent instructors. They can only be used by officers trained in their deployment and in a manner consistent with department policy and training. d. Expected life span: Pepper ball Launchers: 20 years, Pepper ball projectiles: 2 years, Flashbangs: No expiration date. Chemical Agents/Tear gas: 5 years. e. Fiscal impact: There are no projected Annual maintenance costs. Supply replacement costs are projected to be $5,000.
f. Training: The use of the Chemical agent munitions and delivery systems are authorized to be used only by officers who have been trained by POST certified Less Lethal and chemical agent instructors. The use of flashbangs is authorized to be used by officers of the SWAT team and who are trained in their deployment by POST certified instructors and in a manner consistent with department policy and training.
g. Legal procedure rules: use is established under Department Policy 300 (use of force) and policy308 (Control devices). It is the policy of the Modesto Police Department (MPD) to utilize Chemical agents, their delivery systems and flash bangs only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner pursuant to state and federal law.
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Projectile Launch munitions and Platforms: 40mm Launchers are utilized by Department personnel as a Tear gas delivery system and as a Less lethal tool to launch impact rounds. The Less Lethal shotguns are used to deploy the Less Lethal 12-gauge Super-Sock Beanbag Impact round.
a. Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost.
1. 4557 CTS 40MM foam baton, Cost: $25 each, Quantity 50. Purpose: Needed to replenish current stock from use during Mobile Field Force, SWAT mission, and training. Total Cost: $1,250.
2. CTS 12GA Super Stock Bean Bag Model 2581, Cost: $7 each, Quantity 500.
Purpose: Needed to replenish current stock from use during Mobile Field Force, patrol operations, SWAT missions, and training. Total Cost: $3,800. b. Purpose: Less Lethal munitions are designed to limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. Situations for use of less lethal weapon systems may include but are not limited to:
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1. Self-Destructive, dangerous and/or combative subjects.
2. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
3. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.
4. Potentially vicious animals.
5. Training exercise and/or approved demonstrations.
c. Authorized use: The use of the less lethal munitions and delivery systems are authorized to be used only by officers who have been trained by POST certified Less Lethal instructors. They can only be used by officers trained in their deployment and in a manner consistent with department policy and training.
d. Expected life span: Bean bag shotguns: 25-30 years, Bean bag munitions: 5 years, 40 mm launchers: 20 years.
e. Fiscal impact: Annual replacement/maintenance costs are projected to be approximately $2,000.
f. Training: The use of the less lethal munitions and delivery systems are authorized to be used only by officers who have been trained by POST certified Less Lethal instructors during in-service training.
g. Legal procedure rules: use is established under Department Policy 300 (use of force) and policy 308 (Control devices). It is the policy of the Modesto Police Department (MPD) to utilize less lethal munitions and delivery systems only for official law enforcement purposes and in a manner pursuant to state and federal law. #14..
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CITY OF MODESTO
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE OF MEETING:
May 14, 2024
Date: April 22, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council
THROUGH: Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
FROM: Bill Sandhu, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Second Amendment to the Agreement with Clark Pest Control CONTACT: Gabe DaSilva, Facilities Manager, [email protected], 209-652-2579 DESCRIPTION:
Consider approving the Second Amendment for the city-wide pest control services to a revised total amount of $393,410 and extending the term of the Agreement from April 30, 2024, to April 30, 2026. (Funding Source: Building Maintenance ISF)
STRATEGIC PLAN ELEMENT:
This action supports the 2020-2025 City of Modesto Strategic Plan Area of Focus: Service Delivery Goals and Strategies; “Build community trust in City government through responsive, transparent and efficient service delivery.”; Goal H: “Achieve long-term financial sustainability.” BACKGROUND:
Pest control services are provided at City owned facilities, structures, and other property at varying frequencies and service levels. It is expected that all pest management on City property will adhere to industry best practices, reduce or eliminate pesticide applications to the maximum extent feasible, and include all reasonable measures to protect human and environmental health. Use of a city-wide agreement to provide pest control services takes advantage of “economies of scale” and reduces the overall cost to the City for this service.
On March 6, 2018, the Stanislaus County General Services Agency (GSA) posted an invitation for Bids #18-16-CB for Countywide Pest Control Services. The bid was sent to 27 vendors, resulting in 13 downloads of the bid documents. When bidding closed, GSA had received three responsive and responsible bids from pest control firms. After review, Clark Pest Control, Inc. (“Clark”) of Modesto, CA was determined to be the lowest-priced responsible and responsive bidder, and on July 31, 2018, the Board of Supervisors of Stanislaus County approved the Master Agreement with Clark Pest Control, Inc. No. 2018-0388, for countywide pest control services.
On May 14, 2019, by Resolution 2019-230, Council authorized the agreement with Clark Pest Control Inc., Modesto, CA, by utilizing the competitive process with Stanislaus County General Services Agency, for the purchase of city-wide pest control services, for a five-year agreement #15..
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City Council, May 14, 2024
Second Amendment to the Agreement with Clark Pest Control