Council approves extension with Galls LLC for police uniforms, authorizes body‑armor procurement up to $375,000 annually
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Summary
The City Council approved an extension to its uniform and ballistic‑armor procurement with Galls LLC, authorizing continued purchases of Armor Express concealable ballistic vests and setting an annual not‑to‑exceed cap of $375,000 after discussion about contract pricing and budget accounts.
Peoria — The City Council approved the extension of the existing contract with Galls LLC for police uniforms and authorized continued procurement of Armor Express concealable ballistic body armor through Galls in an amount not to exceed $375,000 annually.
Why it matters: The contract funds are part of the police department’s budget; the primary cost driver is ballistic protective vests, which the department must replace periodically. Council members asked for clarity on contract discounts, the structure of the contract increase and which budget lines would pay for the purchases.
Discussion and clarifications: Council member Cyr asked whether a 10% increase in the renewal applied per year or was a one‑time adjustment. City corporate counsel (Mr. Hayes) explained that the original contract provided for three‑year extensions at the same price; this renewal established a 10% increase that “would apply in each of the years” of the extension and is not a cumulative 30% increase. The police chief confirmed the department already uses Galls for uniform issuance and that many items are offered at larger discounts (20–40%) while the vest replacement is the “big ticket” item. The chief said vests are replaced every five years and that staff will follow up with council members about which budget accounts will cover purchases; the chief said the department uses a combination of budget lines and, when applicable, grants.
Vote and procurement details: The mayor moved and the council approved the item; the motion passed unanimously. The council recorded that the contract had been reviewed by corporate counsel and that the requested authorization is to allow continued procurement through the vendor with the stated not‑to‑exceed annual amount.
Ending: Council members asked staff to provide a post‑meeting breakdown of the specific budget accounts used for these purchases; the chief agreed to follow up.
