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Authorize an amendment to a contract for the continued purchase of firearms and accessories for the Austin Police Department with ProForce Marketing, Inc. d/b/a ProForce Law Enforcement, to increase the amount by $900,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $2,900,000. Funding: $457,170 is available in the Austin Police Department's Police State Gambling Asset Forfeiture Special Revenue Fund. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
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Lead Department
Financial Services Department.
Client Department(s)
Austin Police Department.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $457,170 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Police State Gambling Asset Forfeiture Special Revenue Fund of the Austin Police Department.
Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Purchasing Language:
Contract Amendment.
MBE/WBE:
This contract was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established.
Prior Council Action:
March 24, 2022 - Council approved a contract for firearms and accessories with ProForce Marketing, Inc. d/b/a ProForce Law Enforcement.
For More Information:
Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500.
Additional Backup Information:
The amendment will allow for the continued purchase of new primary duty weapons and accessories for Austin Police Department officers and cadets. The Smith and Wesson M&P 9mm pistol became the primary duty weapon for the department in 2022, as benefits of the weapon include a reduced possibility of mounting failure ...
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