DATE:
September 27, 2022
04
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
SHERIFF - REQUEST APPROVAL FOR SINGLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT OF STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
Law enforcement considers safety, standardization and interoperability when purchasing equipment. All the equipment, accessories and supplies requested for procurement have been tested and evaluated for efficiency, functionality, durability, and safety. Standardization of equipment and supplies offers the uniformity necessary for ease of training and inter-operational use within the law enforcement community, thereby enhancing the safety of Sheriff's personnel and the public.
This is a request to authorize the Director of Purchasing and Contracting to procure various pieces of law enforcement equipment in specific configurations, and original equipment manufacturers' parts, repairs, services, and supplies, issued to Sheriff's law enforcement personnel. These include items such as ballistic armor, lethal and less lethal weapons, ammunition, duty gear, holsters, and badges. The Sheriff's standard issued duty and special operations weapons are configured to meet specific uses. Authority for single source procurement of these items from specific manufacturers is requested due to the need for consistency of configuration, training, efficiency, safety, and interoperability.
RECOMMENDATIONS
SHERIFF
1. In accordance with Board Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement, approve and authorize the Director, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, to enter into negotiations for procurement of various law enforcement equipment in specific configurations issued to Sheriff's Department law enforcement personnel, and original equipment manufacturers' parts, repairs, services and supplies, and subject to successful negotiations and a determination of a fair and reasonable price, award contracts for up to six years and an additional six months if needed. The co...
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