HomeMy WebLinkAboutC. GT DISTRIBUTORS - BODY ARMOR FOR POLICE DEPT.CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
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5!29/09 Recommendation to Purchase Body Armor for the Police Dept. 1 OF 1
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Port Arthur Police Department recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of Body
Armor from GT Distributors, Inc. of Austin, Texas, through Buyboard for Cooperative Purchasing for
an estimated amount of $7,500.
BACKGROUND:
The purchase of Body Armor is necessary for the safety of Police Officers and for the replacement of
worn, damaged or expired Body Armor. The Police Department estimates a need to purchase
approximately twelve vest during the 2009 year. The cost of the body armor through Buyboard
Cooperative Purchasing is:
XTREME Leve12 $563.85
XTREME Level 3A $634.90
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
Funds are budgeted for these items in Account #001-1101-521.26-00.
STAFF/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None.
SUMMARY:
The Port Arthur Police Department recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of Body
Armor from GT Distributors, Inc, of Austin, Texas, through Buyboard for Cooperative Purchasing for
an estimated amount of $7,500.
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Mark Blanton
Chief of Police
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Deborah Echols
Finance Director
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Shawna Tubbs
Purchasing Manager
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