Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 11-4-25
Title:
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Approval of and authorization to purchase forty-three bullet proof vest carriers for the Police Department from Velocity Systems
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Background:
The Police Department is seeking authorization to purchase forty-three vest carriers, thirty four for officers and nine for new recruits currently in the academy. The thirty four carriers will replace older vest carriers that expire every five years as the Kevlar degrades over time. A bullet proof vest is necessary and required equipment for every police officer. In previous years the department purchased Point Blank vest carriers from Southern Uniform. The price of those carriers has increased recently to over $1,500 per vest. The Velocity Systems plate carrier is a cheaper option per vest at $1,424. Also, there is a big push amongst patrol officers to wear this style of vest on duty rather than the older style Point Blank vest. The department’s Special Operations Team and Special Response Team both utilize the Velocity Systems plate carrier with high success. This purchase will come from the Police Department’s operational budget.
Cost: $61,209.00
Funding Source: FY26 Police Operations Budget, Account #3443001-560110
Requested By: Lance Arnold, Chief of Police
Approved By: City Manager’s Office
Attachments: Velocity System’s quote and sole source letter
Recommendation:
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Approve and authorize the purchase of forty-three bullet proof vest carriers for the Police Department from Velocity Systems .end