Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 027-2023RESOLUTION NO. 027-2023 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT HORNADY AMMUNITION CANNOT BE REASONABLY OBTAINED THROUGH THE USUAL BIDDING PROCEDURES AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO DISPENSE WITH BIDDING THEREFORE, NOT TO EXCEED $130,000 WHEREAS, the Bakersfield Police Department uses standardized Hornady Law Enforcement/Military ammunition for certain specific ammunition needs; and WHEREAS, Hornady is the sole manufacturer of Hornady Law Enforcement/Military Ammunition and has designated MiWall Corporation as the sole authorized law enforcement distributer for Hornady ammunition in the state of California, and therefore is the sole vendor that can fulfill the Bakersfield Police Departments need for this type of ammunition; and WHEREAS, the Bakersfield Police Department desires to purchase Hornady Law Enforcement/Military ammunition to integrate into existing supplies and ensure this critical product is readily available in the event of supply chain shortages; and WHEREAS, the Finance Director has determined and has recommended City Council find, that the purchase of Hornady Law Enforcement/Military ammunition can only be reasonably obtained from one vendor, MiWall Corporation because of the manufacturer's designation and has recommended that Council authorize the Finance Director to dispense with bidding requirements in accordance with subsection D.2 of Section 3.20.060 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield as follows: 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference. 2. The Council hereby finds that the purchase of Hornady Law Enforcement/Military ammunition, to be used exclusively by the Bakersfield Police Department, can only be reasonably obtained from one vendor, MiWall Corporation, for the reasons set forth above. gPKF9 Page 1 of 2 Pages - o`` m a ORIGINAL 3. The Finance Director is authorized to dispense with bidding therefore in accordance with Section 3.20.060 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and to negotiate the purchase of some as needed, for a total not to exceed amount of $130,000. HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on MAR 0 8 2023 , by the following vote: ES COUNCIL MEMBER ARIAS. GOKZALES,FREEMAN, OKAY, KAUK NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBER ®: COUNCIL MEMBER \A=;.. APPROVED MAR 0 8 2023 By KAREN GOH Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: VIRGINIA GENNARO City Attorney By ASHLEY �i y IBRANO Deputy Attorney II MryW J LIE DRIMAKIS, MMC CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield �gPKf9 Page 2 of 2 Pages - > m r 3ORIOINAL 60W Q60P0�000UQ©4 Q 000609MMV January 12, 2023 RE: Source of Supply To Whom it may concern: Thank you for your interest in Hornady Law Enforcement/Military ammunition. This letter is to certify that Sean Riley of Mi Wall Corporation is the sole authorized distributor of Homady Manufacturing products to the State of California. Any questions regarding any ammunition contracts, pricing, or bidding details therein can be directed to Sean or to another representative of the MiWall Corporation. S'ncerely, Hornady Manufacturing would like to thank you for your service and we look forward to establishing a partnership with your agency to serve as your ammunition supplier for 2023 and beyond. Scott Javins Law Enforcement Military Product Manager Homady Manufacturing Company OFgAK�9.r, s r ORIGINAL