City Council Memorandum
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATE: JULY 28, 2026 FROM: POLICE DEPARTMENT WARDS: ALL SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF VARIOUS TYPES OF POLICE DEPARTMENT AUTHORIZED AMMUNITION FOR DEPARTMENT ISSUED HANDGUNS AND PATROL RIFLES FROM DOOLEY ENTERPRISE, INC. OF ANAHEIM, CA IN the TOTAL AMOUNT OF $239,739.44 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 ISSUE:
Approve the purchase of various types of police department authorized ammunition for department issued handguns and patrol rifles from Dooley Enterprise, Inc. of Anaheim, CA in the total amount of $239,739.44 for Fiscal Year 2026/27.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council:
Approve the purchase of various types of police department authorized ammunition for department issued handguns and patrol rifles from Dooley Enterprise, Inc. of Anaheim, CA in the total amount of $239,739.44 for Fiscal Year 2026/27; and Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the purchase order with Dooley Enterprise, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
BACKGROUND:
The Riverside Police Department equips its officers with firearms to address the risks posed to the public and Department members by violent and sometimes well-armed persons. Officers may only use firearms and ammunition that meet agency authorized specifications, approved by the Chief of Police.
All officers are required to train bi-monthly with their duty weapon and annually with their off-duty weapon and secondary weapon on an approved range course. In addition to regular training schedules, officers complete annual practical training designed to simulate field situations and quarterly training and qualification for patrol rifles.
DISCUSSION:
The Police Department will need to purchase ammunition from Dooley Enterprise, Inc for training and duty rounds. The proposed purchase amount is based on estimated use outlined in the table below and should supply the Department with handgun and patrol rifle ammunition for all of FY 2026/27.
Event
Rounds Used
Total Rounds Annually
Cost
per 1,000 Rounds
Annual Cost
Indoor Range Training – Qualification
9mm – Winchester WC93
80,000
$312
$24,960
Indoor Range Training – Red Dot Sight Transition
9mm – Winchester WC93
45,000
$312
$14,040
Indoor Range Training – POST Academy Orientation
9mm – Winchester WC93
44,000
$312
$13,728
Indoor Range Training – New Officer
9mm – Winchester WC93
6,000
$312
$1,872
San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office - Academy
9mm – Winchester WC93
75,000
$312
$23,400
San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office - SWAT Training
9mm – Winchester WC93
134,000
$312
$41,808
SWAT Live Fire House Training
9mm – Winchester RA9SF1
1,000
$464
$464
Duty Ammunition - SWAT
9mm - Winchester RA9T
6,000
$354
$2,124
Patrol Rifle SWAT - Training
5.56x45MM - Winchester Q3131
136,000
$449
$61,064
Patrol Rifle - Basic Course
5.56x45MM - Winchester Q3131
12,000
$449
$5,388
Patrol Rifle - Quarterly Qualification
5.56x45MM - Winchester Q3131
20,000
$449
$8,980
12 Gauge Training – SBSO Academy
12 Gauge Buckshot Reduced Lead Emissions - Winchester RA1200SF 5,000
$1,786
$8,930
12 Gauge Training – SBSO Academy
12 Gauge Slugs Reduced Lead Emissions - Winchester RA12RSSF 5,000
$2,034
$10,170
12 Gauge Training – SWAT & Aviation
.308 - Winchester USA3081
6,000
$928
$5,568
Sub Total
Tax Rate of 7.75%
Total for FY26/27
$222,496.00
$17,243.44
$239,739.44
*Estimated cost is based on quotes received as of the writing of this report Ammunition for the Department’s use is carefully evaluated and selected for desired performance characteristics and reliability of function under a wide range of conditions. Purchasing carefully selected product numbers for both duty and training ammunitions from a single manufacturer for a specific caliber ensures that the Department’s specific needs are met. After careful evaluation, the Department has determined that Winchester Ammunition meets the specific needs of the RPD for Department issued handguns and patrol rifles.
Dooley Enterprises, Inc. is the authorized, sole source, law enforcement distributor for Winchester Ammunition in the State of California, which enables them to meet the supply demands of the Department in a timely manner and offers a law enforcement exclusive pricing structure that is less than the commercial price for ammunition. Additionally, Dooley Enterprises, Inc., located in Anaheim, California, allows the Department to pick up the ammunition directly, eliminating freight and delivery costs. The Police Department requests authorization to purchase ammunition from Dooley Enterprises, Inc. for FY 2026/27 in an amount not to exceed $239,739.44.
This action is pursuant to Purchasing Resolution 24101, Section 602 which states, “Competitive Procurement through the Informal Procurement and Formal Procurement process shall not be required in any of the following circumstances …(c) When the Procurement can only be obtained from a sole source and the Manager is satisfied that the best price, terms and conditions for have been negotiated.” The Purchasing Manager concurs that the recommended action is compliant with Purchasing Resolution 24101.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total fiscal impact of the actions of this report is a total of $239,739.44.
Sufficient funds for Fiscal Year 2026/27 in the total amount of $239,739.44 are budgeted and available in the funds and accounts listed in the table below.
Fund
Program
Account
Amount
General Fund
Police-Support Services
3102000-426800
$185,864.44
Police-Special Operations
3125000-426800
$53,875.00
Total
$239,739.44
Prepared by: Brian Crawford, Police Captain
Approved by: Larry V. Gonzalez, Chief of Police
Certified as to
availability of funds: Julie Nemes, Finance Director
Approved by: Edward Enriquez, Interim City Manager
Approved as to form: Rebecca McKee-Reimbold, Interim City Attorney Annual Ammunition Purchase FY 2026/27h Page 5