TITLE
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to amend Contract No. 34643 with Galls, LLC, for furnishing and delivering duty gear and footwear to the Long Beach Police Department, to increase the contract amount by $300,000, for a revised total three-year contract amount not to exceed $1,334,670 through May 31, 2019. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to increase Contract No. 34643 with Galls, LLC, by $300,000, to furnish and deliver police duty gear and footwear, for the period ending May 31, 2019.
On June 20, 2017, the City Council authorized an amendment to the contract with Galls, LLC, to furnish and deliver police duty gear and footwear for a total contract amount of $1,034,670 through May 31, 2019. Since that time, LBPD has onboarded new staff and updated various uniform and equipment requirements. The additional funds are necessary to support uniformed staff, as well as to maintain safety and quality standards related to the replacement and upkeep of existing police equipment. This contract will ensure timely availability of duty gear and footwear for uniformed personnel.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Monica J. Kilaita on May 25, 2018 and by Budget Management Officer Rhutu Amin Gharib on May 30, 2018.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on June 19, 2018, to ensure uninterrupted service.
FISCAL IMPACT
The recommended action increases the current contract by $300,000, for a revised total amount of $1,334,670 for the final renewal term ending May 31, 2019. The additional contract authority of $300,000 will be absorbed in the General Fund (GF) and the Tidelands Operations Fund (TF 401) in the Police Department (PD). This contract will provide continued support to our local economy by assisting in the preservation of employment of 24 full-time employees residing in Long Beach.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
ROBERT G. LUNA
CHIEF OF P...
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