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 the purchase of Fire and Police Department Uniforms for an annual expenditure of $80,000 through a Buyboard contract.
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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, and safety vests. In FY 2017-18, both the fire and police department spent approximately $63,000 with Galls under this contract. The estimated contract expenditures for FY 2018-19 are $30,000 for Police and $50,000 for Fire which includes additional new staff ($80,000 in total). 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. The City will be utilizing a Galls contract through the BuyBoard cooperative and therefore satisfies the competitive procurement requirements.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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City Council Priority: |
Strategic Priorities: 9. Maintain fiscal stability of City operations. |
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for these expenditures above are incorporated into the appropriate FY 2018-19 department budget, 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 Fire and Police Department Uniforms for $80,000.