SR 05-22-2018 3J
City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: May 22, 2018
Agenda Item: 3.J
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Cynthia Renaud, Chief of Police, Police Department
Subject: Police Department Purchase of Ammunitions - Dooley Enterprises
Recommended Action
Staff Recommends that the City Council authorize the Purchasing Services Manager to
issue a purchase order with Dooley Enterprises Inc., a California-based company, for
the Police Department ammunitions. This recommended award is made as an
exception to the competitive bidding process pursuant to Section 2.24.080 (d) and is for
a total amount not to exceed $425,000 over a five-year period with future year funding
contingent on Council budget approval.
Executive Summary
The Police Department uses a particular lead free ammunition manufactured by
Winchester Ammunition, available through their local distributor, Dooley Enterprises
Inc., for both its indoor and outdoor training. Winchester Ammunition is a sole provider
of this ammunition. Dooley Enterprises Inc. maintains a large supply of this ammunition
and it is readily available. Staff recommends purchasing approximately $85,000 of
ammunition annually from Dooley Enterprises Inc., for a five-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 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 officer exposure to carcinogenic chemicals and provides a
healthier environment inside the range. The standard ball ammunition used at the
outdoor range does produce lead particles and has heavy metals in the primers;
however, it is safe to use in an outdoor environment. The Santa Monica Police
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Department has purchased ammunition from Dooley Enterprises Inc. for over twelve
years.
Vendor/Consultant Selection
Staff recommends Dooley Enterprises Inc. to furnish and deliver ammunitions as an
exception to the competitive process basis, section SMMC 2.24.080(d). Proprietary
purchase 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 $425,000. Funds are available in the FY 2018-19 Proposed 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: Neela Patel, Senior Administrative Analyst
Approved
Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. Oaks Form - Dooley Enterprises Inc.