File #: 18-0274    Version: 1 Name: Safariland Body Armor w/Outer Carrier and Rifle plates
Type: Bids/Purchases Status: Passed
File created: 7/12/2018 In control: City Council
On agenda: 8/14/2018 Final action: 8/14/2018
Title: Approval to purchase Safariland Body Armor w/Outer Carrier and Rifle plates
Attachments: 1. GT Vests Patrol Crossville PD ASK 7-12-18, 2. GT Vests Office Staff Crossville PD SBA 7-11-18

Title

Approval to purchase Safariland Body Armor w/Outer Carrier and Rifle plates

 

Body

SUMMARY: These Safariland Body Armor vests with outer carriers and rifle plates are to be issued to Crossville Police Department officers. They are designed to be available for quick deployment in emergency situations (i.e. Active Shooter) and are equipped with protective rifle plates for greater protection. GT Distributors, Inc is a Tennessee State bid contractor for ballistic vests. The Administrative Captain has obtained two quotes from GT Distributors Inc. for these ballistic vests, one for office staff/detectives and one for the patrol division. This equipment purchase was budgeted and approved in the 2018-2019 annual budget.

 

BUDGET ACCOUNT: 110-42100-326

 

Recommended Action

NECESSARY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve purchase