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City of Mesa — City Council (2026-10-26)

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City Council Report
Date: October 26, 2026
To: City Council
Through: Michael Kennington, Deputy City Manager/Chief Financial Officer
From: Edward Quedens, Business Services Director
Kristy Garcia, Procurement Administrator
Subject: Three-Year Term Contract with Two-Year Renewal Options for Glock
Handguns and Glock Accessories and Parts for the Mesa Police Department
(Citywide)
Recommendation
Council is requested to approve the award as recommended.
The Mesa Police Department and Procurement Services recommend awarding the contract
to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidders, AmChar Wholesale, Inc.; L.N. Curtis &
Sons dba Curtis Blue Line; Proforce Marketing, Inc. dba Proforce Law Enforcement; and
Salt Lake Wholesale Sports, Inc. in a total combined amount not to exceed $700,500
annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5% or the adjusted Consumer Price
Index.
Background / Discussion
This contract will provide Glock pistols, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Glock
parts, accessories and holsters for various divisions throughout the Mesa Police
Department. The department will issue new Glock pistols as part of its lifecycle
replacement program and to equip new academy classes. Pistols may be issued with
equipment such as red dot optics and weapon-mounted lights to support operational needs.
The contract will also provide Range personnel with access to OEM Glock parts necessary
to perform repairs and routine maintenance on the Department’s service and training
pistols. The department currently maintains an inventory of more than 1,500 Glock pistols
across various models, making access to compatible replacement parts and equipment
essential to maintaining the firearms in safe and serviceable condition.
Purchase Information
Action: Award
Procurement Type: Request for Bids
Contract Number: 2027022
Local Consideration: Not applicable as there were no Mesa responses
Protests Received: None
Initial Contract Term: Three years
Possible Renewals: Up to a maximum of two years, subject to Administrative review and
approval

Funding Source: General fund and Public Safety Sales Tax fund
Bid Responses
*AmChar Wholesale, Inc. $334,863.44 (Recommended)
Rochester, NY
*L.N. Curtis & Sons $275,192.47 (Recommended)
dba Curtis Blue Line
Gilbert, AZ
*Precision Arms of Indiana, LLC $184,600.19
Columbia City, IN
*Proforce Marketing, Inc. $526,126.81 (Recommended)
dba Proforce Law Enforcement
Prescott, AZ
Salt Lake Wholesale Sports, Inc. $532,415.55 (Recommended)
South Salt Lake City, UT
Award Recommendation
AmChar Wholesale, Inc.
Lines 4, 62, 63, 66-71 (Secondary)
L.N. Curtis & Sons dba Curtis Blue Line
Lines 40-51, 59 (Secondary)
Proforce Marketing, Inc. dba Proforce Law Enforcement
Lines 3, 5, 6, 11-13, 22, 23, 37-61 (Primary)
Lines 1, 2, 7-10, 15-21, 24-36, 64, 65, 72-78 (Secondary)
Salt Lake Wholesale Sports, Inc.
Lines 1-13, 15-21, 24-36, 62-71, 72-78 (Primary)
Lines 22, 23, 37-39, 52-58, 60, 61 (Secondary)
*Vendor did not bid all items
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