April 2, 2024
Police Department
DATE: April 2, 2024
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Bisa French, Chief of Police
Subject:
Second Contract Amendment to add $15,000 in funds to
contract with Du-All Safety, LLC.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The proposed expenditure of $15,000 will be added to the contract with Du-All and will come from the Police
Department’s approved Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget –
account string 01191021-400201.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
June 21, 2022 – First Contract Amendment approved
July 2, 2019 – Original Contract approved
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
The Richmond Police Department is continuing to invest
in officer safety and wellness and is requesting additional funds for safety testing from Du-All Safety, LLC.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPROVE a second contract amendment with Du-All
Safety, LLC for additional funding of $15,000, for a total amount not to exceed $775,206, for the contract term
ending June 30, 2024 – Police Department (Chief Bisa
French 510-621-1802).
DISCUSSION:
Police Department staff is seeking additional funding in the amount of $15,000 to continue N95 mask fitting and safety training exclusively for our police officers.
AGENDA
REPORT
April 2, 2024
Police officers are on the front lines, often facing unpredictable situations that require close interactions with the public. The ongoing global health challenges emphasize the need to prioritize the safety of our officers and the communities they serve. Investing in ongoing N95 mask fitting and safety training specifically for our police officers is a strategic initiative to prioritize their safety and well-being. The requested additional funding will contribute to the longevity and effectiveness of our safety program, aligning with our commitment to ensuring the resilience and health of our law enforcement professionals.
Du-All Safety, LLC has been the City of Richmond’s safety experts since 2005, at which time they were selected to establish a workplace safety program to reduce work-related injuries. In 2019, the City’s Human Resources Risk Management Team, re-selected Du- All Safety, LLC for a three-year contract with a two-year extension after reviewing qualified bidders.
Staff recommends approving this amendment to add an additional $15,000 in funding from the Police Department’s approved Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget to outfit officers with proper fitting N95 masks and safety skills training specific to various operational scenarios encountered by front line officers.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Original Contract
Attachment 2 – First Amendment
Attachment 3 – Second Amendment