26-575
SUBJECT: Approve the Purchase of Bulletproof Vests from Angel Armor Using Grant Funds from the United States Department of Justice Bulletproof Vest Program (BVP) and Measure C for a not to Exceed Amount of $61,830.40 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers Staff’s request to waive the City’s competitive bidding requirement pursuant to Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 for purchases necessary to standardize specific types of equipment and approve the purchase of bulletproof vests with Angel Armor. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving to waive the City’s competitive bidding requirements as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code for standardization of specific equipment; and, B. Approving the purchase of bulletproof vests from Angel Armor not-to-exceed $61,830.40.
- Committee
- City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
- Introduced
- June 24, 2026
- On agenda
- July 6, 2026
Where it was heard
City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking AuthorityWatch Merced
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