Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Barbara Coleman, Purchasing Manager
Contact Info
(830) 221-4389 - bcoleman@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval of an annual expenditure with Galls Inc. for uniforms for the Fire and Police Departments for $62,000.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
The Fire and Police Departments have individual contracts with Galls, Inc. for uniforms. Primarily the uniforms purchased are boots, rain jackets, polos and safety vests. The FY 2017-18 contracts were initially issued with estimated expenditures below $25,000 for each department. However, as the year end approaches the contracts need to be increased to support additional departmental uniform needs.
The estimated contract expenditures are $30,000 for Police and $32,000 for Fire. Total expenditures for FY 2017-18 fiscal year with Galls is estimated to total $62,000. Per section 9.17 of the City Charter, City Council approval is required for annual purchases that exceed $25,000. This expenditure occurs every year, is routine and part of normal ongoing municipal operations.
Galls is a Buyboard vendor and fulfills the procurement requirements.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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City Plan/Council Priority: |
Strategic Priorities: 9. Maintain fiscal stability of City operations. |
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for the expenditures described above are incorporated into the appropriate FY 2017-18 department budget(s). Therefore, sufficient funds are available.
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of an annual expenditure with Galls Inc. for uniforms for the Fire and Police Departments for $62,000.