Description
Title: Authorize nine contracts for ammunition, firearms, and firearm accessories for Austin Police with GT Distributors, Inc. d/b/a GT Distributors - Austin; ProForce Marketing, Inc. d/b/a Proforce Law Enforcement; SSD International Inc.; CTC Gunworks, LLC; Precision Arms of Indiana LLC d/b/a PAI Defense; Staccato 2011, LLC; Precision Delta Corp.; Clyde Armory, Inc.; and Kiesler Police Supply, Inc., for an initial term of one year with up to two one-year extension options, in a total amount not to exceed $4,035,000 divided among the contractors. Funding: $739,407 is available in the Operating Budget
Summary
The City of Austin has proposed a recommendation for action to authorize nine contracts for the procurement of ammunition, firearms, and firearm accessories for the Austin Police Department. The contracts, totaling up to $4,035,000 over three years, will be awarded to various suppliers, including GT Distributors and ProForce Marketing. This funding is partially secured through the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget, with future funding contingent on budget availability. These contracts are essential for ensuring that police officers and cadets meet annual qualification requirements for firearms, which include handguns, shotguns, and rifles. The current contracts expired in March 2026, making timely approval critical to avoid operational delays. The use of cooperative purchasing programs is intended to secure better pricing