2026_Ballistic_Vests_Project_Proposal_02.26.2026.rev.pdf

This is a project proposal dated February 26, 2026, prepared by the Santa Monica Fire Department for the procurement of ballistic protective equipment. The proposal outlines the outfit of 42 new personnel—30 ambulance operators and 12 fire fighter recruits—with complete ballistic vest systems. The equipment specification includes FirstSpear AAC Frog Plate Carriers with Trelleborg Cummerbunds, ArmorBros Level III 10x12 rifle plates (two per vest with a 10-year warranty), and custom laser-cut Santa Monica Fire patches. The project calls for procurement of 42 plate carriers, 84 protective plates, and 75 custom patches, with 33 additional patches designated for the Logs Cache system.

The total project cost is $57,007.00, comprising $51,474.00 in equipment costs, $5,533.46 in estimated sales tax, and $0.00 in shipping costs. The subtotal for plate carriers is $23,478.00, rifle plates total $25,116.00, and custom patches total $2,880.00. The quotation was prepared by Joe Ventrone, Fire Equipment Specialist at the Santa Monica Fire Department. Shipping costs are noted as to be determined. This proposal supports the broader Santa Monica Fire Department initiative to equip Tactical Firefighter Paramedics, firefighters, ambulance operators, and overhead staff with comprehensive ballistic protection systems.