TO: Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Samuel A. May, City Manager
DATE: May 1, 2019
Title
APPROVING WAIVING OF BIDDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE HUNDRED (100) NEW SIG-SAUER SIGM400 RIFLES WITH ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM DANA SAFETY SUPPLY, INC.; DECLARING CURRENT BUSHMASTER A3 WITH ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE CITY; AUTHORIZING THE SURPLUSED RIFLES AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT BE UTILIZED AS A TRADE-IN TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF THE NEW SIG-SAUER SIGM400 RIFLES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $82,000.00.
BACKGROUND:
Patrol Officers and School Resource Officers are currently issued a Bushmaster A3 long rifle to respond to active shooter incidents. The issued Bushmasters are 14 years old and malfunctions are becoming more common and there are concerns the weapon may not function in a time of need. After careful research the Department recommends the Sig-Sauer SIG400 short-barreled rifle. The SIG400 weighs less, is easier to manipulate due to ambidextrous controls, and has an 11 inch barrel offering officers more maneuverability in close combat situations.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
FISCAL IMPACT: Police Department FY Budget not to exceed $82,000.00.
Account: 001-1810-521.64-12
CONTACT PERSON: Jonathan Shaw, Chief of Police