HomeMy WebLinkAboutE. G. T. DISTRIBUTORS - TACTICAL BODY ARMORCITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
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Date: Reference No. Subject Page
Recommendation to Purchase tactical body armor for the Police
3/04/08 Department SWAT team. 1 OF 1
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Police Department recommends the City Council to authorize the purchase of Proteck (Titan)
tactical body armor to G.T. Distributors of Austin, Texas through Buyboard for cooperative purchasing
in the amount of $35,512.49.
BACKGROUND:
The SWAT team body armor warranty expires this year, 2008. The purchase/replacement is required
every (5) five years to insure the safety of SWAT team members. Proteck (Titan) Tactical Body Armor is
warranted for (5) five years and has the BuyBoard contract for cooperative purchasing without formal
bidding pursuant to the authority granted by Chapter 791, Section 791.025 Government Code, V.T.C.A.
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
Funds were budgeted and are available in Account #125-1118-521-.2(x00
STAFF/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None.
SUMMARY:
The Police Department recommends the City Council to authorize the purchase of Proteck (Titan)
tactical body armor to G.T. Distributors of Austin, Texas through Buyboard in the amount of
$35,512.49. .
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.M. Blanton
Chief of Police
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Rebecca Underhill
Director of Finance -
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Purchasing Manager
Prepared by: Lt. P. Powell Disposition by Council: ~ - Processed by City Secretary
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Date:
Revised 2/02