DEPARTMENT
Police
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to renew existing contracts, 23ITBC138578B-RT, Uniforms, Footwear, and Duty Gear in an amount not to exceed $130,000.00 with Smyrna Police Distributors (Smyrna, GA) to provide uniforms, footwear and duty gear for police personnel. This action exercises the second of two renewal options. No renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-394 (6), the Purchasing Department shall present all renewal requests to the Board of Commissioners at least 90 days prior to the contract renewal date, 60 days if the contract term is six (6) months or less.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Justice and Safety
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND: The Police Department requests approval to renew an existing contract with Smyrna Police Distributors to provide uniforms, footwear, and duty gear for police personnel.
Scope of Work: Smyrna Police Distributors will provide uniforms, footwear, and duty gear for police personnel. Smyrna Police Distributors has a local retail facility that can custom fit uniforms and maintains a large inventory of items and can quickly respond to departmental requirements.
Community Impact: A professional police uniform is a reminder to the community of the motto "To Protect and to Serve".
Department Recommendation: The Police Department recommends approval of this item.
Project Implications: Without uniforms, it would be difficult to identify police officers from non-police officers, or to their col...
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