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Meeting Date:	02/12/2024
Body Armor Grant Purchase from Galls
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Joe Lopez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of two hundred and thirty-four (234) Rifle Resistance Body Armor Carriers with Clip Side Closures and SA4 plates from Galls LLC., (Buy Board #670-22) to be utilized by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office, Webb County Constable Office’s Precincts 1-4, Webb County Attorney’s Office and the District Attorney’s Office in an amount not to exceed $340,938.00 pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code; Sections 271.101, 271.102, Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Programs and any other matters incident thereto. [Law Enforcement Rifle Resistant Armor Grant Fiscal Year 2024: County Attorney Investigators (#2750-2270-001-460105); Constable Pct. 1 (#2750-3150-001-460105); Constable Pct. 2 (#2750-3180-001-460105); Constable, Pct. 3 (#2750-3160-001-460105); Constable, Pct. 4 (#2750-3170-001-460105); District Attorney's Office (#2750-2260-001-460105); Sheriff’s Office (#2750-3010-001-460105) – Minor Tools and Apparatus]

Issue: Funding from the Rife-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program for FY 2024 was awarded to Webb County for the purchase of Rifle Resistant body armor for Webb County law enforcement Officers.

Solution: Pricing from vendors using state and national purchasing cooperatives were solicited for the specifications needed for the rifle body armor carriers with protective plates. Galls LLC., meets all requirements and delivery expectations and is an established vendor with State-approved cooperative contracts.

Result: Proceed with the order and meet grant deadlines for completion of the approved purchase under the Rifle Resistant Body Armored Grant Program. The approximate delivery is 60 days from the date ordered.

Background:

N/A

Previous Court Action:

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	2750-3010-001-460105
Funding Source:	Minor Tools & App
Balance:	$245,564.58
Financial Impact:
Sheriff: 2750-3010-001-460105 (Minor Tools & Apparatus) Available Balance: $245,564.58 County Atty: 2750-2270-001-460105 (Minor Tools & Apparatus) Available Balance: $10,335.57 District Atty: 2750-2260-001-460105 (Minor Tools & Apparatus) Available Balance: $44,675.57 Constable Pct. 1: 2750-3150-001-460105 (Minor Tools & Apparatus) Available Balance: $25,788.57 Constable Pct. 2: 2750-3180-001-460105 (Minor Tools & Apparatus) Available Balance: $25,788.57 Constable Pct. 3: 2750-3160-001-460105 (Minor Tools & Apparatus) Available Balance: $25,788.57 Constable Pct. 4: 2750-3170-330300 (Grant Revenue) Available Balance: $24,071.57

Attachments
Buy-Board Quote
Level IV Spec
Plate Carrier Spec