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Department: Police
Director: Ed Drain, Police Chief
Agenda Item: Purchase of Police Vests for the Police Department
Recommended Action: Purchase from an Existing Contract
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Item Summary
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To approve the purchase of police vests for the Police Department in the estimated amount of $1,000,000 from MES Service Company, LLC through an existing contract; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. (Sourcewell Contract No. 010424-MES) Approved
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Previous Action/Presentation
Include previous Council action, if applicable.
Background
The Plano Police Department respectfully requests approval to purchase rifle-rated body armor systems for all sworn officers. This package will include soft body armor, a rifle-rated ceramic plate, a concealable carrier for dress uniforms, and two external carriers designed for daily wear. The proposed equipment will enable officers to maintain continuous rifle-level protection throughout their entire shift.
Currently, officers are not equipped with body armor that provides rifle-rated protection during routine duty. Given the evolving threat environment and increased prevalence of high-powered firearms, equipping personnel with enhanced protection is a critical officer safety initiative.
The Department also recommends continuing to utilize our current vendor, MES Service Company, LLC, for procurement and fitting services. The existing process allows vendor specialists to conduct on-site measurements at Department facilities, ensuring proper fit, coverage, and comfort. Additionally, equipment is delivered directly to officers at their duty location, minimizing disruption to operations. Transitioning to a non-local vendor would require officers to travel offsite for fittings, resulting in lost work time and decreased
efficiency.
All sworn officers will be issued a complete armor system, including:
* Two external carriers (configuration options available with and without molle)
* Soft body ...
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