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Sheriff’s Office recommending the Board consider the following for the purchase of carrier vests from Black Box Safety, Inc. on an “as needed” basis:
1) Waive formal bid requirements in accordance with Procurement Policy C-17, Section 3.4.4, Exempting the Competitive Bidding process on account of a piggyback contract with the State of California being available and meeting all requirements outlined in the policy;
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a Purchase Contract utilizing the State of California's competitively bid contract 1-23-84-07, for the purchase of load bearing carrier vests and accessory attachments from Black Box Safety, Inc., in the amount of $250,000, for a term that ends August 8, 2026;
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to increase the amount of the Purchase Contract on an "as needed" basis during the awarded period as long as funding is available within the requesting department's budget; and
4) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to extend the term of the Purchase Contract if the State of California Department of General Services extends their Statewide Contract 1-23-84-07 for the purchase of vests contingent upon County Counsel and Risk Management approval.
FUNDING: Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account Special Revenue Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Sheriff's Office has determined an immediate need to acquire Point Blank Maverick Mod 25 carrier vests for our sworn staff, non-sworn correctional officers, and non-sworn security officers. These carrier vests offer a high level of mobility and are designed to meet the specific demands of law enforcement personnel in various high-risk scenarios. Equipping our personnel with these carrier vests is an investment in their safety and in the overall effectiveness of our Office.
Protection Against Threats: In law enforcement and correctional settings, officers face potential threats daily, including firearms, knives, and other forms of assault. The Maverick Mod 25 carrier ...
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