Resolution 2021-31668 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-31668
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
INTERIM CITY MANAGER, WAIVING BY 5/7THS VOTE, THE FORMAL
COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-367
OF THE CITY CODE, FINDING SUCH WAIVER TO BE IN THE BEST
INTEREST OF THE CITY, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND
CITY ATTORNEY TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE
OF SIG SAUER SERVICE FIREARMS AND RELATED ACCESSORIES FROM
DANA SAFETY SUPPLY, INC., FOR THE PURPOSE OF STANDARDIZING
SIG SAUER BRAND WEAPONS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE ANNUAL AMOUNT BUDGETED THROUGH
THE CITY'S BUDGETING PROCESS, AND FOR A TERM NOT TO EXCEED
FIVE (5) YEARS; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE TRADE-IN OF THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT'S CURRENT SERVICE FIREARMS TO DANA
SAFETY SUPPLY, INC., WHEREIN THE TOTAL REPLACEMENT COST
SHALL NOT EXCEED $400,000.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach Police Department (the "Police Department")
currently has 550 Smith and Wesson M&P .40 caliber service firearms in use by its police officers;
and
WHEREAS, the Police Department and its officers have utilized the Smith and Wesson
M&P .40 caliber weapons since 2011; and
WHEREAS, such Smith and Wesson M&P firearms are at the end of their service life,
which shall require additional costs totaling approximately $117,315.00 (550 firearms at
$213.30/each)to replace most of each individual firearm's internal mechanical parts; and
WHEREAS, the 9mm round (projectile/bullet) has become the national standard for police
departments and Federal agencies since 2014, and has proven to be more accurate than .40
caliber rounds due to less recoil of the firearm upon discharge; and
WHEREAS, the 9mm rounds are also less expensive than .40 caliber rounds and, in
addition, firearms which utilize 9mm rounds typically require less maintenance costs than those
firearms that utilize .40 caliber rounds; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department has tested and evaluated the Sig Sauer P320 and
P365 firearms through stress tests, shooting courses and fit tests; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department has also researched the extensive testing, findings
and results of the Department of Defense, which ultimately purchased 421,000 Sig Sauer P320
firearms for various armed service branches of the United States government; and
WHEREAS, the Sig Sauer P320 firearm provides a modular system that allows for the
proper fitting of such firearm to each individual police officer, which provides enhanced tactical
necessity; and
WHEREAS, Sig Sauer weapons have been manufactured in the United States since 1985;
and
WHEREAS, Sig Sauer sells its firearms directly to the public, however, Dana Safety
Supply, Inc. is the only authorized major warehousing distributor of Sig Sauer firearms in the State
of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department has obtained price quotations from Sig Sauer and Dana
Safety Supply, Inc.for the purchase of Sig Sauer P320 service weapons; and
WHEREAS, those price quotations provided to the Police Department by Sig Sauer and
Dana Safety Supply, Inc. are nearly identical, however, Dana Safety Supply, Inc. is a local vendor
(with locations throughout the country, including Pompano Beach, Florida)that can provide faster
response time, fair trade-in value for the Police Department's current Smith and Wesson M&P .40
caliber service weapons, and can also be"on-site"to assist the Police Department and its officers
in the transition to the new Sig Sauer firearms; and
WHEREAS, since Dana Safety Supply, Inc. is located locally in South Florida, Dana
Safety Supply, Inc. can readily accept(and provide)trade-in value for the 550 Smith and Wesson
M&P .40 caliber firearms presently utilized by the Police Department without the risk (and
associated cost) of shipping such firearms to another State (as Federal law mandates that
firearms shall only be shipped via next day service with United Parcel Service); and
WHEREAS, based upon the foregoing, the City Administration believes it to be in the
City's best interest to purchase such Sig Sauer service weapons for its Police Department from
Dana Safety Supply, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests that the Mayor and City Commission
authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate and execute an agreement with Dana
Safety Supply, Inc., with a term that shall not exceed five (5)years, for the purchase of Sig Sauer
service weapons and related accessories for the Police Department, in the total amount not to
exceed $400,000 which is within the annual amount approved through the City's budgeting
process.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission
hereby accept the recommendation of the Interim City Manager and waive, by 5/7ths vote, the
formal competitive bidding requirement, pursuant to Section 2-367 of the City Code, finding such
waiver to be in the best interest of the City, and authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney
to negotiate an agreement for the purchase of Sig Sauer service firearms and related accessories
from Dana Safety Supply, Inc., for the purpose of standardizing Sig Sauer brand weapons for the
Police Department, in an amount not to exceed the annual amount budgeted through the City's
budgeting process, and for a term not to exceed five (5) years; and further authorizing the trade-
in of the Police Department's current service firearms to Dana Safety Supply, Inc., wherein the
total replacement cost shall not exceed $400,000.
PASSED and ADOPTED this,cif day of Jr/_, 2021.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Raul J.Aguila, Interim City Manager
DATE: April 29, 2021
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER, WAIVING BY 517TH VOTE, THE FORMAL
COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-367
OF THE CITY CODE, FINDING SUCH WAIVER TO BE IN THE BEST
INTEREST OF THE CITY, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND
CITY ATTORNEY TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE
OF SIG SAUER SERVICE FIREARMS AND RELATED ACCESSORIES
FROM DANA SAFETY SUPPLY, INC., FOR THE PURPOSE OF
STANDARDIZING SIG SAUER BRAND WEAPONS FOR THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE ANNUAL AMOUNT
BUDGETED THROUGH THE CITY'S BUDGETING PROCESS, AND FOR A
TERM NOT TO EXCEED FIVE (5) YEARS; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING
THE TRADE-IN OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S CURRENT SERVICE
FIREARMS TO DANA SAFETY SUPPLY, INC., WHEREIN THE TOTAL
REPLACEMENT COST SHALL NOT EXCEED $400,000.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
In 2011, the Miami Beach Police Department(MBPD) converted to the Smith and Wesson M&P .40
caliber as the standard duty issued sidearm after an extensive review of available firearms and
amrranition. As technology and tactics have evolved, a new study was necessary to ensure that the
Department is keeping up with national training and equipment trends. Through this latest round of
extensive review, the MBPD Firearms/Training section has determined that the Department should
transition to the Sig Sauer P320 X-Carry Pro chambered in 9mm.
ANALYSIS
Why switch firearms?
Along with the mechanical improvements over the currently issued firearm, the switch makes
financial sense for the following reasons:
1. Current state of issued duty weapons: According to manufacturer recommendations,
MBPD has reached the service lifespan where each departmentally owned service weapon
receives a complete overhaul. Based on the maintenance schedule, the following parts would
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need to be replaced on every single firearm: trigger pin, striker assembly, trigger bar, striker
block, sear housing block assembly, takedown lever retainer, extractor pin, barrel, extractor
spring, trigger pin, locking block pin, striker block spring spacer, extractor, recoil guide rod and
potentially the front and rear sights. The cost for these parts, not including man hours spent to
conduct the service would be $345.80 per firearm - a cost to the City of approximately
$250.000.
2. Savings in ammunition/maintenance costs: Based on the latest FBI projectile
performance review, the 9mm not only outperforms the .40 cal, but also does it at a cost
savings. MBPD will save an average of$25,000.00 a year(a five-year projection of$125,000)
for training and duty ammunition. At an additional cost, firearms chambered in .40 cal need to
be repaired more often due to the over pressured round.
3. Cost of preparing firearms for red dot sights: As studies continue, more agencies are
moving towards having red dot sights mounted on firearms due to increased accuracy. The
proposed firearm will already come pre-milled to accept the technology. Milling out current
firearms will come at a cost of approximately $200.00 per firearm (a total cost to the city of
$120,000.00) and cause the officer to be without a firearm for the time it takes to carry out the
update.
4. Current Holster and Weapon Mounted Lights have been discontinued/banned: The
current holster and lights issued have been discontinued. Additionally, the holster itself has
been banned from usage in agencies including Florida Department of Law Enforcement, City
of Miami Police Department, and the Los Angeles Police Department, citing safety concerns.
With the need to purchase new holsters and lights for the entire agency, it makes sense to
purchase holsters and lights that will prepare the agency and save money long term.
Why the Sig Sauer P320 X-Carry Pro 9mm?
1. The Sig Sauer P320 X-Carry Pro is a modular firearm that allows for proper grip sizing for
every officer. The proper grip ensures proper presentation and assists in proper finger
placement on the trigger to improve accuracy.
2. The Sig Sauer P320 X-Carry Pro has been selected by all the branches of the U.S.
military which ensures that there will always be parts and accessories at competitive prices
to ensure serviceability for years to come.
3. The Sig Sauer P320 has a revolutionary design using a replaceable fire control system.
The agency can purchase one firearm and a different grip module and essentially have
two different firearms. This allows for mission specific builds ideal for tactical teams such
as SWAT and K9.
4. The X-Carry size eliminates the need for the agency to purchase a compact firearm for
detectives and administrative personnel (approximately 60 firearms). This alone saves the
agency nearly$30,000.00
What Other Firearms Were Evaluated?
1. Beretta APX 9mm
2. Glock 19 9mm
3. Smith and Wesson M&P 9rrm
4. Sig Sauer P226 9mm
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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With the ability for officers to purchase their currently issued firearms and the budgetary funds
already set aside for the firearms range for yearly expenditures, the change will be of no
additional cost to the City, and will result in a projected five-year cost projected savings of
$550,000.00.
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.Q.
to Know" item. pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
Yes No
Strategic Connection
Neighborhoods- Prevent and solve crime for residents and visitors.
Legislative Tracking
Police
Sponsor
Commissioners Mark Samuelian and Ricky Arriola
ATTACHMENTS:
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