City of Culver City - File #: 15-156

• File #: 15-156
• Version: 1
• Subject: Approval of Dooley Ammunition Purchase Order
• Type: Minute Order
• Status: Consent Agenda
• In control: City Council Meeting Agenda
• On agenda: 8/10/2015
• Title: CC - Approval of a Purchase Order for the Acquisition of Winchester Ammunition from Dooley Enterprises in the Amount of $78,000.

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CC - Approval of a Purchase Order for the Acquisition of Winchester Ammunition from Dooley Enterprises in the Amount of $78,000.

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Contact Person/Dept: Lt. Jason Sims
Phone Number: 310-253-6321

Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []

Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: Yes [X] No []

Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Commission Name:

Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (08/06/15)

Department Approval: Scott Bixby, Chief of Police (08/04/15)
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RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends the City Council approve a Purchase Order for the acquisition of Winchester Ammunition from Dooley Enterprises in the amount of $78,000.


BACKGROUND

Since 1998, the Police Department (CCPD) has purchased ammunition through Dooley Enterprises, which is the sole source distributor for Winchester Ammunition in Southern California.

Culver City Municipal Code Section 3.07.045 states that the competitive bidding requirements shall not apply "when the requesting department determines, in writing, after conducting a good faith review of the available sources, that there is only one source for the required equipment, good, supply or service." CCPD staff believes that Dooley Enterprises is the only company that can provide Winchester Ammunition at this time. Therefore, this purchase qualifies for sole sourcing.


DISCUSSION

Throughout Fiscal Year 2015/2016, the CCPD will need to purchase ammunition to facilitate both firearms training and ammunition replacement. CCPD personnel are required to participate in regular and ongoing firearms training with Department issued and other approved firearms including: handgun, rifle (carbine), shotgun, and simunitions (a paintball-like round used for training). This...