PILLAR: Fiscally Sound
AGENDA DATE: October 28, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
PRIORITY: Infrastructure
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a one-year master agreement for the purchase of public safety uniforms for the Dallas Police Department and the Department of Municipal Court and Detention Services with GALLS, LLC through the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) agreement - Estimated amount of $1,436,825.00 - Financing: General Fund
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BACKGROUND
This action does not authorize or encumber funding. The master agreement establishes pre-negotiated pricing for a specified period of time. Actual expenditure will occur only when products/goods are requested and are supported by available departmental appropriations. The estimated amount represents the maximum anticipated value based on all potential usage scenarios during the contract term and is provided for planning purposes only. Actual expenditures may vary significantly and will be driven by operational needs. For reference, the City's average annual expenditure for these services over the past five years has been approximately $424,600.00 per year.
This master agreement will allow for the purchase of public safety uniforms for the Dallas Police Department (DPD) and the Department of Municipal Court and Detention Services. Uniforms provide personnel with standardized, professional, and readily identifiable attire while meeting departmental requirements for safety, functionality, durability, and performance. This agreement will allow for the timely replacement of worn or damaged uniforms and the availability of uniforms for newly hired Class A and Class B personnel.
The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) agreement is authorized by Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and Subchapter F, Chapter 271, Texas Local Government Code. Section 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code which authorizes a local government to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Program with another local government or a local cooperative organization.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On August 11, 2021, the City Council authorized a five-year service price agreement, with two one-year renewal options for citywide onsite alteration services with ABVenture Designs, LLC; and a five-year master agreement, with two one-year renewal options for the purchase of public safety uniforms with G T Distributors, Inc., Galls, LLC, Premier Uniform, Inc., San Antonio Code Blue #2, LLC, Lewises Services, and CG Wholesale LLC by Resolution No. 21-1264.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2027 |
FY 2028 |
Future Years |
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General Fund |
$1,436,825.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
LOCAL PARTICIPATION
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Prime |
Status |
Workforce % |
|
GALLS, LLC |
Non-local |
0.00% |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Method of Evaluation for Award Type:
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Cooperative Purchasing Agreement |
• Cooperative purchasing agreements enable the City to associate with State agencies, other local governments, or local cooperative organizations comprised of other state and local governments, to leverage market buying power and enable the City to purchase goods or services at lower prices |
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• The cooperative purchasing agreement is an alternative method of meeting the requirements for competitive bidding or competitive sealed proposals, not an exception from that requirement |
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
GALLS, LLC
1340 Russell Cave Road
Lexington, KY 40505
Mike Fadden, Chief Financial Officer