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DATE: June 1, 2016 CONSENT AGENDA
SUBJECT: APPROVE PURCHASE OF TACTICAL PATROL VESTS FROM
MIDWEST ARMOR UTILIZING FUNDS DONATED BY THE AGUA
CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Bryan Reyes, Police Chief
SUMMARY
The Palm Springs Police Department recently received a community safety contribution
from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians in the amount of $25,000.00. No
matching funds were required to obtain these grant funds. Staff is recommending that
the funds be used to purchase 65 new tactical patrol vests to better protect the life of
our Police Officers during an active shooter incident.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the purchase of 65 new Tactical Patrol Vests from Midwest Armor &
Strategic Solutions in an amount not-to-exceed $27,277.25
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary documents to effectuate
the purchase.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
One of the most important lessons learned in San Bernardino, Paris and other terrorist
or active shooter events, is the need for enhanced Police body armor.
On a day to day basis, the body armor police officers wear is normally sufficient to
protect and save lives. However, the patrol vest is not effective when an officer is faced
with a suspect armed with a high powered rifle such as those encountered in recent
incidents.
ITEM NO. 2,
City Council Staff Report
June 1, 2016—Page 2
Approve Purchase of Tactical Vests
Active shooter vests are quickly placed over their uniform giving them a more adequate
level of protection.
Approval of this request will enhance and further the City's partnership with the Agua
Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, who have contributed past funding to modernize the
Police Department's James A. Heazlett Memorial Firing Range and equipping the
Department with a state of the art firearm simulator.
The City received six quotations for 65 new active shooter tactical patrol vests ranging
in price from $23,261.25 to a high of $42,625.91. However, after careful review of the
specifications, quality, and options of each vest by Police Department staff, it was
determined that the Rhino Tactical Carrier vest offered by Midwest Armor & Strategic
Solutions of Bismark, ND was a superior product that includes critical soft-armor side
protection for the officers that is not offered by the other manufacturers. As such, staff
is recommending award to the second lowest quotation in the amount of $27,277.25 to
Midwest Armor.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total cost for the vests is $27,277.25 including tax and shipping. The necessary
funding will be appropriated in the following accounts:
$25,000.00 from the Police Uniform Accessory account, 160-4524-52033, and,
$2,277.25 from the SLESF 2014-2015 account, 261-3201-52101. There will be no
impact on the General Fund and there are no matching funds required.
Bryan qeyes, Chief of Police David H. Ready, City Mana r
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MEM RANDUM '
DATE: May 24, 2016
TO: Chief of Police via Chain of Command
FROM: Detective Mike Casavan
SUBJECT: Active Shooter Vest Quote
Chief Reyes,
Recent local and international tragedies have, once again, showed the strengths and
weaknesses of Law Enforcement's response. The City of Palm Springs and the
citizens, who live, stay and play here are equally vulnerable to the threats posed to us
by local and international terrorism. With each tragedy, lessons are learned. The lives
lost would be in vain if those lessons were not used to improve the security of the
community we serve. The police officers of the Palm Springs Police Department are the
first line of defense to keep those within our community safe.
One of the most important lessons learned in San Bernardino, Paris and other terrorist
or active shooter events, is the need for enhanced body armor. On a day to day basis,
the body armor we wear is normally sufficient to protect our life. However, this vest will
be of no use when an officer faces a suspect armed with a high powered rifle such as
those encountered in recent incidents.
I would respectfully suggest that there is a need for an "active shooter vest" as a better
solution for an officer facing such a heightened threat. An active shooter vest consists
of a fabric carrier which is designed to hold two ceramic plates, one on the front and one
on the back. These plates are designed and tested to withstand up to a 7.62 caliber rifle
round. An AK-47 is a very common rifle used by terrorists and the AK-47 uses 7.62
caliber ammunition. The rifles used in the San Bernardino terrorist attack were AR-15
style rifles which use 5.56 caliber ammunition. The active shooter vests proposed in this
memo would be sufficient to stop a round of these calibers.
An active shooter vest would give our officers more adequate protection as they move to
end the threat posed by a terrorist or active shooter. These vests are quickly placed
over their uniform giving them a level of protection sufficient to end the threat. The goal
in every active shooter event is to end the threat as quickly as possible to stem the loss
of life. Without such protection, there is a higher likelihood of death or injury for the
officers and, potentially, the citizens involved.
Six companies have submitted bids to supply the Palm Springs Police Department with
active shooter vests. The companies are reputable and we use products from each of
them. However, as a former Marine, 7 year member of Desert Regional SWAT and a
Patrol Rifle Instructor, I believe the active shooter vest made by Midwest Armor is the
superior product.
Midwest Armor's active shooter vest is a plate carrier designed to allow the officer to
install soft armor in the vest in addition to the ceramic ballistic plates it comes with. The
soft armor provides an added level of protection including side torso protection which 03
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the other products do not. Each vest also has areas to clearly display "POLICE" insignia
and "MOLLE" webbing to attach magazine pouches and individual first aid kits (IFAK).
The "MOLLS" attachment system allows officers to attach the magazine pouches and
the IFAK for easy accessibility. The importance of having enough ammunition readily
available in an active shooter event cannot be underestimated. The availability of a first
aid kit allows the officer to render first aid to him/herself, a victim or suspect. Time is
often crucial with gunshot injuries and having first aid available immediately could mean
the difference between life and death.
The products offered in this quote by Adamson's Police Supply, F.S.O.C., Battalion
Defense, Galls and Tun Tavern Tactical do not offer side torso protection and a variety
of MOLLE attachments. The Midwest Armor plate carrier offers the ability to insert soft
body armor which would provide the much needed side torso protection. The other
products offered do not have the ability to insert soft body armor. Midwest Armor has
the most availability for MOLLE attachments and "POLICE" insignia. In addition,
Midwest Armor agreed to affix the patches requested by the Agua Caliente Band of
Mission Indians Grant Program at their factory. The grant required the patches be sewn
on at the factory before distribution.
My training, experience and the lessons learned through tragedies like San Bernardino
prove that a well-equipped officer is vital in an active shooter event. Currently, Desert
Regional SWAT officers have active shooter vests issued. I respectfully request that our
Department consider purchasing Midwest Armor active shooter vests with the intent of
issuing them to all officers, sergeants and lieutenants in case we are called upon to
confront such events as San Bernardino in the future.
Below is a summary of the six quotes obtained for this proposal. Each quote is for the
necessary 65 plate carriers and 130 Level IV plates (One front and one back for a total
of 2 per plate carrier). Adamson's Police Supply and Battalion Defense have been used
by the City of Palm Springs in recent purchases. Midwest Armor is the recommended
equipment in this proposal. The quotes include 9% sales tax and are valid for 90 days:
Galls - $42,625
F.S.O.C. - $37,847
Tun Tavern Tactical - $36,842
Adamson's Police Products - $33,937
Midwest Armor - $27,277
Battalion Defense -23,621
Thank you for your consideration in this matter and I will address any questions or
concerns you may have.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mike Casavan #15562 04
�"L� Quotation Date: 5/10/2016
Company/Agency: Palm Springs Police Dept.
Customer/Contact: Mike Casavaa 760-323.8129/mike.casavan@lpalmsringsra.gov
Galls Contact: Jason Campbell/Teresa Beck
Phone: 562.304.7905 1760.505.5619
Fax: 562.304.7336 Email: camobeIHason0aalI5.com
Stock Number Color St le Product Description Sim: QuantityUnit Price Extended Total
Point Blank SOHPC Gen III Carrier Only 65 $ 181.40 $11,791.00
Point Blank 1007910 x 12 Level IV. Rifle Plates5hooter Cut 130 $ 206.66 $ 26,856.80
`Prices quoted are for quantities listed. Changes to quantities could affect your price+/-. Please contact your account Subtotal $38,656.80
S manager for latest pricing updates. While most quotes are good for 45 days,please contact us for extension. Shipping $490.00
Tax $ 3,479.11
Galls-27600 Fabrica Way-Cerritos-CA-90703 www.galls.com (800)$34.7744 Toll Free Grand Total $ 42,625.91
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DATE 5/13/16
803 Eucalyptus Dr QUOTATION:
El Segundo,CA 90245 VALID UNTIL 7/12/16
Phone (424)634-9573
Fax(310)640-6899
Quotation For:
Palm Springs PD
Mike Casavan
SALES REP P.O. NUMBER SHIP DATE SHIP VIA F.O.B.POINT TERMS
Dave Passarell NET 30
QUANTITY DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE TAXABLE? AMOUNT
65 FIRST ON PLATE CARRIER $ 95.00 T $ 6,175.00
130 LEVEL IV IOX12 NIJ .06 SA PLATE 219.00 T 28,470.00
13 2x5"POLICE" ID PANELS 5.95 T 77.35
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SUBTOTAL S 34,722.35
TAX RATE 9.00%
SALES TAX 3,125.01
SHIPPING
TOTAL $ 37,847.36
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Tun Tavern Tactical, LLC Quote
62 PAULA DR Quote
Angier, NC 27501 Date Ouote#
SA2i2016 20th-05a
Name/Address
Mike Casavan
Project
Description Qty Cost Amount Markup Total
BD4SAS-7.NIJ WAYS 9.50xI 1.50 Level IV 1341 112.67 14,647.10 42.01% 20,800.00T
Stand-Alone Kiulli-Curve(SFI)7.2 Lbs
DCS Special Forces Plate Carrier Due Only size 65 148.35 9.655.75 34.63% 13,000.00 F
Large BLACK
Sales Tax 9.000. 3,042,00
Total USD 36.842 00
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ORDER NUMBER
EaL 1960 police products SCO41456
10764 Noel Street
Los Alamitos, CA90720
PH:(800)824-0162 Fx: (800)824-0112
Sold PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEPT ship PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT
TO ATTN.ACCOUNTS PAYBLE To 30100-POLICE DEPARTMENT j
P.O.BOX 2743 PLC1- PS PD
PALM SPRINGS,CA 92263 200 S CIVIC DRIVE
PALM SPRINGS,CA 92262
REFERENCE PO NUMBER CUSTOMER NO SALESPERSON ORDER DATE I SHIP VIA TERMS
AC1400 REX Way 10 2016 SH0001 NET030
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ORD SHIP B 70 ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE UNIT AMOUNT
65 0 6S 715/TAC-PH-MOLLE PLATE HARNESS MOLLE 89,00 EA 5,78500
65 0 1 65 71512115G-SC LEVEL IV IOX12 PLATE SHOOTERS CUT 195.00 EA 12,675 00
I FRONT PLATE-SHOOTERS CUT
NIJ IV STAND ALONE i
65 O 65 71WI ISG LEVEL IV SINGLE CURVE PLATE,FRONT 19500 Ea 12.67500
j TFds is a the back plate Single Curve:
Ceramic Fiberglass. 8.3 Ibs
1002 rectangle; 7.62xl66gr AP(30-06,
M2 AP)
NIJ IV STAND ALONE l
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included;Free Shipping
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Subtotal 31,135.00
Total Sales Tax 2,802.16
Total Order 33,937.16
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MIDWEST
ARMOR St STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS
1347 S 22nd St u 40 Dale: May 12.2016
Bismarck, ND 58504 Expiration: July 11, 2016
701.782.3000
Palm Springs PD
SP Job Shipping Method Delivery Date Terms Due Date
TM 8 WEEKS p PO
Oty Item # Description Unit Price Discount Line Total
65.00 RTC-8LK RHINO TACTICAL CARRIER $ - $
130.00 PGVV PROGUARD LEVEL IV $ $
65.00 COMPLETE KIT PRICE $ 385.00 $ 25,025.00
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Subtotal $ 25,025DD
Sates Tax 2,252.25
Total 5 27,277.25
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Battalion Defense, LLC Quote
109 East 17th St., Suite 63
Cheyenne. WY 82001 Date Quote#
5,102016 16.1101
Name/Address
Mike Casavan
Palm Springs PD
201)S Civic Or
Palm Springs.CA 92262
Item Description Qty U/M Cast Total
BD-tlC-ARCS-BLK-LRG BD-NC-ARC-BLK,Active Response Carrier System,Black.Size 65 ca 325B) 21,125,00T
Largc,Includes 2 4S 17 Plates,Placards
Shipping Shipping and Handling I eu 595.00 595,00
Sales Tax 9.INi014 1.90125
Quote guaranteed lur 90 days Gum dale of issue.
Total s23.621 25
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