Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish two (2) Universal Term Contracts (UTC) for the option to purchase Ammunition with Kiesler Police Supply, iNC. and Vance Outdoors Inc. The Division of Police is the sole user of ammunition. The term of the proposed option contracts would be approximately three (3) years, expiring August 31, 2029, with the option to renew for one (1) additional year or portion thereof. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on March 26, 2026. In addition, the expenditure of $2.00 is hereby authorized from General Budget Reservation BRPO003693.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (Request for Quotation No. RFQ032228). Four (4) bids were received. One bidder, Phoenix Contracting LLC, was the low bid on one item, but stated that their bid was “all-or-nothing.” Another bidder, Peak Solutions, offered alternates which have not been thoroughly tested and approved for use. Kiesler Police Supply bid alternate items for Item 1, 12, and 14, which also have not been thoroughly tested and approved for use.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award to the overall lowest, responsive, responsible, and best bidders as follows:
Kiesler Police Supply, Inc., CC#007032 expires 6/10/2027, Items 3 - 11, 13 and 16, $1.00
Vance Outdoors, Inc., CC#009245 expires 3/20/2027, Items 1, 2, 12, 14, 15, and 17, $1.00
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $450,000.00, Division of Police, the sole user.
Emergency Designation: The Finance and Management Department respectfully requests this legislation be considered an emergency ordinance in order to ensure sufficient supplies for public safety.
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for ...
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