RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the Sheriff-Coroner, a purchase change order with Outdoor Outfits, to extend the termination date from November 30, 2010 to November 30, 2012 and increase the payment limit by $36,033 to a new payment limit of $149,370 for rain gear products.

FISCAL IMPACT:

$36,033. 100% Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Raincoat Reimbursement revenue.

BACKGROUND:

On November 8, 2007 the Law Enforcement Training Center evaluated the three sets of rain gear products submitted by vendors. The products were evaluated on their ability to meet the required specifications and water resistant properties. Each products was successful in fulfilling the requirements as stated by the training center. With each product being equal, the deciding factor is pecuniary. The lowest bidder, Outdoor Outfits, provided an adequate product that both meets the training center's needs and is financially beneficial. This increase in the purchase order is specifically to purchase 150 additional rain gear jackets and pants. The original purchase order was for $113,337, this increase of $36,033 will bring the total of the purchase order to $149,370.