Submitted By: Susan Dobson
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Presentation By: Michael Balken
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Department: Police
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Utilization of Florida Department of Management Services cooperative purchasing agreement with Point Blank Enterprises for the purchase of replacement ballistic vests for the Ocala Police Department SWAT team in the amount of $161,449
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
Ocala Police Department (OPD) SWAT Team members wear ballistic vests while conducting high-risk operations. These vests have a five-year life span as the fiber degrades from normal wear and tear.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
OPD SWAT Team’s vests will expire in February 2026. Replacement vests were budgeted for in OPD’s current budget and line-item approved. Ordering the vests now for delivery before February 2026 will ensure the SWAT Team has vests that are in optimal condition.
On May 1, 2025, NASPO ValuePoint cooperative program awarded Master Agreement No. 198468 to Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. (“Point Blank”), for the provision of body armor and ballistic resistant products. Under the agreement, Point Blank agreed to offer 44% to 57% discounted pricing of 44-57% off of Manufacturers Suggested Retail Pricing for its products for participating state entities.
On November 13, 2025, NASPO and the State of Florida Department of Management Services entered into a participation agreement (Contract No. 46151500-NASPO-25-ACS). As a political subdivision of the state of Florida, the City of Ocala qualifies as an eligible user of the Florida Department of Management Services Alternative Contract Source (ACS) agreements under Rule 60A-1.001, Florida Administrative Code. ACS agreements have been competitively solicited by governmental agencies and evaluated and determined by the Florida Secretary of Management Services and the City’s Procurement staff to be cost-effective and to afford best value.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for the purchase of the ballistic vests was budgeted in the current fiscal year in account 001-018-819-521-66-64010. This is a direct purchase from the NASPO cooperative contract number 46151500-NASPO-21-ACS.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
These goods were procured in compliance with the City’s Procurement Policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
N/A. The Terms and Conditions of the City’s Purchase Order will govern this purchase.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
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• Deny