CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approve the award of Cooperative Procurement 21-212 for Uniforms, Equipment and Accessories, to Galls LLC for an amount not to exceed $153,460 and for a one-year term
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DEPARTMENT: Police Department
SUBMITTED BY: Jason Arres, Interim Chief
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
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BACKGROUND:
The uniform dress code for the Naperville Police Department (NPD) is outlined in departmental general orders and respective collective bargaining agreements. The NPD provides uniforms for the chief of police, deputy chiefs, commanders, sergeants, police officers, community service officers, detention officers, animal control officers, telecommunicators, and for specialized civilian personnel. Uniforms, ballistic vests, equipment, and footwear are supplied to new hires as well as approved replacements for current staff. Requests for replacement items must be approved by the employees' supervisor as well as the Professional Development and Training Unit.
There is a total of 177 sworn and 64 civilian personnel covered under this contract and they are responsible for the cleanliness and appearance of their uniforms as well as the maintenance of equipment.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has identified an approved cooperative contract through Lake County, Cooperative Contract #18013. Lake County has maintained the contract with Galls since 2018 and, on May 10, 2021, extended the agreement through 2022. This contract is available to units of local government, including police departments, pursuant to 30 ILCS 525/2, the Government Joint Purchasing Act. This contract will allow the PD to take advantage of competitively bid pricing and favorable terms, as well as maintain service consistency with Galls.
The term of this contract is one-year from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, subject to budget approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
CIP #: N/A
Uniform and Equipment for the Police Department is budgeted and expensed to the Operating Supplies acco...
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