IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION awarding a seven month term and supply contract, with two (2) twelve month options to extend, for the furnishing of law enforcement public safety gear for use by various County departments to G.T. Distributors, Inc., of Pflugerville, TX under the terms and conditions of State of Missouri Contract No. CC250070 (007), an existing competitively bid government contract.
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RESOLUTION NO. 22228, April 6, 2026
INTRODUCED BY Manuel Abarca IV, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, the County has a need for law enforcement grade public safety gear for use by the Jackson County Drug Task Force, Parks + Rec Park Rangers, the Department of Corrections, and the Sheriff's Office; and,
WHEREAS, the public safety equipment needed includes, but is not limited to, apparel and outerwear, duty gear, tools, first responder and emergency medical gear, rescue gear, restraint supplies, SWAT team gear, and police vehicle equipment and accessories; and,
WHEREAS, the Jackson County Drug Task Force, Parks + Rec Park Rangers, the Department of Corrections, and the Sheriff's Office all recommend taking advantage of the Missouri state contract; and,
WHEREAS, purchase and availability of the public safety gear is necessary for continued safety operations of the using departments; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to section 1030.4 of the Jackson County Code, 1984, the Interim Director of Finance and Purchasing recommends awarding a seven month term and supply contract, with two (2) twelve month options to extend, for the furnishing of law enforcement public safety gear for use by various County departments to G.T. Distributors, Inc., of Pflugerville, TX under the terms and conditions of State of Missouri Contract No. CC250070 (007), an existing competitively bid government contract; and,
WHEREAS, this award is made on an as needed basis and does not obligate Jackson County to pay any amount, with the availability of fun...
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