DATE: February 28, 2023
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Acting Chief of Police
SUBJECT
Title
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Galls to Purchase Point-Blank (Origin) Ballistic Body Armor for Hayward Police Department Special Response Unit Members, in an Amount Not to Exceed $130,000
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the City Council adopts a resolution (Attachment II) authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Galls to purchase Point-Blank (Origin) ballistic body armor for Hayward Police Department Special Response Unit members, in an amount not to exceed $130,000.
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SUMMARY
The Special Response Unit’s (SRU) tactical ballistic vests have reached the end of their operational lifespan. The Special Response Unit needs to replace 30 ballistic vests to meet the safety standards and ballistic capabilities set forth by the manufacturer.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution