To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: JOSEPH HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
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APPROVE A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF POLICE DEPARTMENT DUTY AND PRACTICE AMMUNITION FROM DOOLEY ENTERPRISES, INC IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,538.78
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Approval of this purchase will allow the Police Department to obtain duty and practice ammunition for firearms utilized by the Police Department.
BACKGROUND
The Police Department requires its sworn officers to show proficiency in the use of firearms on a monthly basis for handguns and periodically for shotguns and rifles. Attached to this report is a price quotation from Dooley Enterprises, Inc. with the current ammunition prices. The Police Department uses Winchester ammunition due to its reliability, effectiveness, and composition. Dooley Enterprises, Inc. is the sole authorized distributor for Winchester ammunition in the Southern California area for a purchase of this type and amount of ammunition. Attached to this report is a letter submitted by Winchester Ammunition defining Dooley Enterprises, Inc. as the sole distributor for Winchester ammunition purchases of this size in Southern California. Winchester requires geographic sales areas for its distributors and will not allow other distributors to bid inside the Southern California area.
COORDINATION
The Police Department coordinated this purchase with the Financial Services Department.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for the $40,538.78 purchase of ammunition is available in the Police Department’s regular operating budget.
APPROVED BY:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
• Dooley Enterprise Quote
• Sole Source Letter