To: Board of Supervisors
From: David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Report Title: Purchase Order Amendment with Dooley Enterprises, Inc.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute, on behalf of the Sheriff-Coroner, a purchase order amendment with Dooley Enterprises, Inc., to increase the payment limit by $150,000, to a new payment limit of $650,000, for the purchase of ammunition, with no change to the term of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this request will result in up to $150,000 in expenditures and will be funded 100% by the County General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
Dooley Enterprises, Inc. is the sole distributor of Winchester ammunition in California. The Office of the Sheriff utilizes Winchester ammunition for handguns, shotguns, and rifles. Dooley, as the exclusive distributor with substantial inventory, ensures short delivery lead times. This procurement supports public safety, mission readiness, and training requirements. While the Office previously sourced these products from other vendors, Winchester has since revoked their distributorship.
Dooley has a long history of providing exceptional customer service and a quick response to order requests.
This Board request is for a payment limit increase due to higher demand and increased prices.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to approve this action will prevent the Office of the Sheriff from purchasing the most reliable training and duty ammunition available and will impact public safety and the overall mission performance.