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Council approves amendments to piggyback police-equipment contracts after staff discloses 2024 contract authority gap
Summary
The City Council approved amendments to two contracts with Galls for police uniforms and equipment after staff disclosed a lapse in contract authority during 2024; public comment raised concerns about whether contract items include militarized gear.
The Long Beach City Council approved two items Feb. 11 to amend existing cooperative (piggyback) contracts with Galls for furnishing police equipment, uniforms and accessories. During the staff presentation, police and purchasing staff disclosed they had identified a gap in contract authority during 2024 and told council the city attorney had requested the contracts be reissued to…
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