To: Martin L. Cousineau, Finance Committee Chairperson
From: Christopher R. Swanson, Sheriff
title
RE: Approval of a purchase order to Huron Valley Guns, in the amount of $40,416.00, for the purchase of Qty 192 Tactical Pants and Uniform Shirts, including the sewing of department-issued badges onto shirts; the cost of this purchase order is grant funded and will be paid from account 1010-316.01-978.000
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of a Purchase Order to Huron Valley Guns per provided quote dated 11/20/2025 for the purchase of Qty 192 Tactical Pants and Uniform Shirts (Short and Long Sleeve), including the sewing of department-issued badges onto shirts* for the coverage and protection of our Road Patrol and all Certified deputies in the amount of $40,416.00 to be paid from the Byrne Community Project fund (1010-316.01-978.000)
BACKGROUND:
Referencing Res-2025-2476 (included in attachments) for the CMP Vests approved, the specified uniforms that work with these vests is part of the approved Byrne purchase, which will be paid from the remaining $43K in said grant. Approval of the specialized uniforms from Huron Valley Guns will provide 3x each per employee.
DISCUSSION:
Per the POAM Labor Agreement: Section 22.4 - Uniforms and Equipment the County shall furnish and maintain such uniforms and equipment as the Sheriff and the County shall determine is necessary, subject to reasonable rules for preservation, use and care of such uniforms and equipment as may be established by the Sheriff from time to time. To the extent consistent with budget constraints, the County will endeavor to provide replacement shirts and pants in a fashion sufficient to enable employees to maintain appearance standards.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
No General Fund impact on budget, to be paid from Byrne Community Project fund 1010-316.01-978.000.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
This P.O. conforms to the county priorities by providing sheriff personnel with lifesaving, protective equipment and tactical gear necessary to perform their sworn duties.
resolution
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, that the request by the Office of Genesee County Sheriff to authorize an expenditure, in the form of a Purchase Order to Huron Valley Guns, to purchase 192 FlexRS Uniforms to include tactical pants and short- and long-sleeved shirts, with the sewing of patches onto the shirts, at a total cost not to exceed $40,416.00 to be paid from account 1010-316.01-978.000, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documents being on file with the official records of the January 21, 2026 meeting of the Finance Committee of this Board).