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May 22, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting
Title
25. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract to Procure the Savannah Police Department's Annual Ammunition from Gulf States Distributors in an Amount not to Exceed $130,951. This contract will be used by the Savannah Police Department to facilitate its firearms training for new hires, in-service training for current officers, and training for its specialized units, including SWAT. (SPD)
Strategic Priority
Good Government
Description

This is to procure the Savannah Police Department's annual ammunition from Gulf States Distributors in an amount not to exceed $130,951. The Savannah Police Department requires ammunition to facilitate its firearms training for new hires, in-service training for current officers, and training for its specialized units, including SWAT. Gulf States Distributors is a contracted vendor with the State of Georgia, and this purchase will cover the Department's ammunition needs for the remainder of this budgetary year. This directly satisfies the needs of the department and ensures its ability to train officers while maintaining a small reserve for unforeseen circumstances.  Per section 2-4154 of the City’s Purchasing Ordinance, the City may purchase goods or services through the use of a state contract. The contract used for this procurement is a State of Georgia Contract 99999-001-SPD0000209-0003 for Guns, Ammunition, and Accessories. It was competitively bid by the State of Georgia with an expiration date of January 7, 2026. Delivery: As Requested. Terms: Net 30 days. The vendor is:


S.C. Gulf State Distributors (Montgomery, AL) (D)                                             $130,951


A pre-proposal meeting was not conducted as these goods/services are being procured through the use of a State Contract. (D) Indicates non-local, non-DBE business.


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Recommendation

Approval

Contact
Robert Gavin, Assistant Chief of Police, SPD
Financial Impact
Expenditure of $130,951 from General Fund
Review Comments
Attachments
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - SPD Annual Ammunition.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - SPD Annual Ammunition.pdf
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