RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECT PURCHASE OF AB 481 EQUIPMENT WHEREAS, the Salinas Police Department has a need to purchase specialty ammunition and PepperBalls, which are defined as military equipment per AB 481; and WHEREAS, in the absence of local vendors, quotes have been obtained from San Diego Police Equipment Company and Curtis Blue Line, and WHEREAS, City Council can approve this purchase pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code Section 12-27 (exception to low-bid based competition) in contracting for equipment, materials, supplies and services and pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code 12-28 (local purchasing preference).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Salinas City Council authorizes the City Manager and the Purchasing Agent to complete the direct purchase of the items identified below for a total cost not to exceed $34,767.08.
Items
Vendor
Quote
Contingency
Not to Exceed Cost
Federal .308 168GR Tactical Tip Ammunition
San Diego Police Equipment Co., Inc.
$27,487.30
5%
$28,861.67
PepperBall LIVE PAVA Powder Projectiles
Curtis Blue Line
$5,368.55
10%
$5,905.41
Total Not to Exceed (NTE) Amount:
$34,767.08
PASSED AND APPROVED this 14th day of October, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
______________________________
Dennis Donohue, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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