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POLICE DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM <br /> Memorandum#15-08 <br /> To: Michael T. McElroy,Mayor <br /> Gregg Zientara,Interim City Manager <br /> OxFrom: Bradley L. Sweeney, Chief of Police , <br /> Subject: Ammunition Purchase <br /> V � <br /> SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: The purpose of this mem <br /> of funds to Kiesler Police Supply for ammunition pursuant to the a <br /> BACKGROUND: The Decatur Police Department purchases fir <br /> for routine handgun range training and qualification, patrol rifle n <br /> gency Response Team firearm training, recruit firearm training ani <br /> tion. <br /> The purchase of ammunition is an annually budgeted expense. The actual delivery of ammunition which <br /> is ordered can be several months, depending on current supplies by the ammunition provider and nation- <br /> al demand. Kiesler Police Supply was the lowest bidder for each specific ammunition type put out for <br /> bid. The TJ Conevera's Company provided an alternate ammunition brand, different from the bid speci- <br /> fications regarding the 5.56 MM 55gr FMJ, which was slightly lower in price per round. It is, however, <br /> not recommended by the Decatur Police Firearms Training Cadre to purchase the alternate brand of <br /> 5.56MM ammunition offered by TJ Conevera's Company. It is recommended to purchase all needed <br /> ammunition from Kiesler Police Supply, a total expended amount not to exceed$45,000.00. <br /> ATTACHMENTS: Bid Summary&Ammunition Order Specifics <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: None anticipated. <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: Bradley L. Sweeney, Chief <br /> 424-2745,bsweeney@decaturil.gov <br /> David T.Dickerson, Deputy Chief <br /> 424-2740, ddickerson(cr�,decaturil.gov <br />