Item 28 Passed 9-0
In plain language — from the agenda backup
The Council is weighing nine contracts to supply the Austin Police Department with ammunition, firearms, and firearm accessories. Each deal would run for an initial year with options for up to two one-year extensions, with the contractors splitting a total not to exceed $4,035,000. Of that, $739,407 is already available in APD's operating budget, while the rest depends on funding in future budgets.
The official agenda language
Authorize nine contracts for ammunition, firearms, and firearm accessories for Austin Police with GT Distributors, Inc. d/b/a GT Distributors - Austin; ProForce Marketing, Inc. d/b/a Proforce Law Enforcement; SSD International Inc.; CTC Gunworks, LLC; Precision Arms of Indiana LLC d/b/a PAI Defense; Staccato 2011, LLC; Precision Delta Corp.; Clyde Armory, Inc.; and Kiesler Police Supply, Inc., for an initial term of one year with up to two one-year extension options, in a total amount not to exceed $4,035,000 divided among the contractors. Funding: $739,407 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Police. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
The roll call
Approved on Consent 9-0
- Kirk Watson Mayor Yes
- Natasha Harper-Madison D1 Absent
- Vanessa Fuentes D2 Absent
- José Velásquez D3 Yes
- José "Chito" Vela D4 Yes
- Ryan Alter D5 Yes
- Krista Laine D6 Yes
- Mike Siegel D7 Yes
- Paige Ellis D8 Yes
- Zohaib "Zo" Qadri D9 Yes
- Marc Duchen D10 Yes