SR-02-24-2015-3CCity Council Meeting: February 24, 2015
Agenda Item: 3 _(�i_
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Jacqueline Seabrooks, Chief of Police
Subject: Police Department Purchase of Ammunitions - Dooley Enterprises Inc.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Purchasing Services Manager to
issue a purchase order to Dooley Enterprises Inc., a California -based company, for
Police Department ammunitions. This is a sole source purchase in an amount not to
exceed $75,000 for one year, with two additional one year renewal options to extend on
the same terms and conditions for a total not to exceed $225,000, with future year
funding contingent on Council budget approval.
Executive Summary
The Police Department utilizes lead -free ammunition for indoor range training and ball
ammunition for outdoor range training. Both of these ammunitions are manufactured by
Winchester Ammunition and are available through their local distributor, Dooley
Enterprises Inc. Winchester Ammunition is the sole provider of this ammunition. Dooley
Enterprises Inc. maintains a large supply of this ammunition and is readily available.
Staff recommends purchasing approximately $75,000 of ammunition from Dooley
Enterprises Inc. on an annual recurring basis for a three year period.
Discussion
The Santa Monica Police Department utilizes two types of ammunition for training:
lead -free ammunition for indoor range training and ball ammunition for outdoor range
training. The lead free "clean" ammunition used in the indoor range is manufactured so
that when fired, the bullets do not spread lead particles in the air and the primers do not
use heavy metals. This prevents officers from being exposed to carcinogenic chemicals
and provides a healthier environment inside the range. The standard ball ammunition
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used at the outdoor range does produce lead particles and have heavy metals in the
primers; however, it is safe to use in an outdoor environment. The Santa Monica Police
Department has purchased ammunition from Dooley Enterprises Inc. for over ten years
Vendor /Consultant Selection
Staff recommends Dooley Enterprises Inc. to furnish and deliver ammunitions on a sole
source basis. Lead - free "clean" ammunition is only available from Winchester
Ammunition. Dooley Enterprises Inc. is the authorized sole regional distributor for
Winchester Ammunition in Southern California.
Financial Impacts and Budget Actions
The purchase order to be awarded to Dooley Enterprises Inc. is for an amount not to
exceed $225,000. Funds are available in the FY 2014 -15 budget in the Police
Department. The purchase order will be charged to account 01304.544020. Future year
funding is contingent on Council budget approval.
Prepared By: Nicole Dibling- Moore, Senior Administrative Analyst
Approved Forwarded to Council
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Ja - elin - ea roo , Chief of Police 2/11/2015 Elaine M. Polachek, Interim City Manager
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