R2021-24 Resolution Accepting the Bids and Authorizing the Execution of Purchase Orders for Furnishing Ammunition to the Decatur Police Department

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DATE: 02/08/2021 MEMO: 21-07 TO: The Honorable,Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe City Council Members FROM: Scot Wrighton, City Manager James E. Getz Jr., Chief of Police SUBJECT: Ammunition Purchase PURPOSE: The purpose of this memorandum is to request the expenditure of funds to Ray O'Herron Company, Inc. and Kiesler Police Supply, Inc. for the purchase of ammunition for the Decatur Police Department pursuant to the attached bid summary. BACKGROUND: The Decatur Police Department purchases firearm ammunition on an annual basis for routine handgun range training and qualification, patrol rifle range training and qualification, Emergency Response Team firearm training,recruit firearm training and qualification,and for standard on-duty ammunition. RECOMMENDATION: It would be the recommendation of staff to authorize the execution of purchase orders as shown in Exhibit A. ATTACHMENTS: Council Resolution Letter Bid Summary Exhibit A-- Staff Recommendation Ammunition Order Specifics PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: Prior Council action has approved similar requests for prior years. Purchase in 2020 was approved under Council Resolution R2020-40. POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: None Anticipated BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: The purchase of ammunition is an annual budgeted expense. The actual delivery of ammunition can take several months, depending on current supplies by the manufacturers and vendors, as well as national demand. STAFF REFERENCE: James E. Getz Jr., Chief of Police,424-2745,jgetzlrkdecaturil.gov;and Brad Allen, Lieutenant,424-2740,ballengdecaturil.gov.