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Bid #51-23: annual cooperative contract to GT Distributors and Galls for public safety uniforms, armor, and ammunition
What this is
The city would establish an annual requirements contract with GT Distributors, Inc. and Galls, Inc. for public safety uniforms, body armor, rifle-rated plates, and ammunition for the Fire and Police departments, under BuyBoard Contract #698-23.
Council action
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Moved by Ken Hutchenrider. Seconded by Arefin Shamsul.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — February 27, 2023 meeting
- February 27, 2023 Vote taken — February 27, 2023 meeting · Approved 7-0 (consent)
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — February 27, 2023
Authorize cooperative annual requirements contract on consent
Official agenda language
BID #51 -23 – WE REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A COOPERATIVE ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT TO GT DISTRIBUTORS, INC. AND GALLS, INC. FOR PUBLIC SAFETY UNIFORMS, BODY ARMOR, RIFLE RATED PLATES, AND AMMUNITION FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND POLICE DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO THE PERCENTAGE DISCOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE ("BUYBOARD") CONTRACT #698-23.
Documents
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