TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Theresa Webb, Chief Purchasing Officer
THROUGH: Donald B. Cooper, City Manager
DATE: September 20, 2016
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PURCHASE AWARD TO BENNETT FIRE PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $24,000.00
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to approve a purchase award to Bennett Fire Products Company, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $24,000.00 for Fire Department turnout gear.
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Background:
In August written quotes were requested for turnout gear, also known as bunker gear. Replacement of turnout gear is on a ten year rotation cycle. This turnout gear will outtfit eight new personnel at the Fire Department and replace two sets of gear that have reached their ten year life expectancy and require replacement. The turnout gear is necesary to provide protection to fire-rescue personnel and is required for National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1851 compliance. Quotes received were as follows:
Bennett Fire Products Company, Inc. - $22,276.30
Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. - $22,800.00
Municipal Equipment Company, LLC - $23,970.00
The Fire Department has confirmed that the Globe Kombat Flex Gear quoted by Bennett meets the City's requirements related to comfort, technology and performance. The Fire Department is requesting approvall of a purchase award to Bennett Fire Products Company, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $24,000.00 for ten sets of turnout gear which includes a contingency amount of $1,723.70 to allow for minor alterations and/or additions to the turnout gear.
To date in Fiscal Year 2016, the City has spent $6,426.00 with Bennett Fire Products Company, Inc.
This acquisition is in accordance with City Code of Ordinances, Section 36.03 “Multiple Acquisitions From Vendor Exceeding Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) in Any Fiscal Year.”
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to form for legal sufficiency.
Finance Department Review:
Finance recommends approval.
Funding Source:
Funding is available from 001-2315-526.52-18 Operating Supplies / Bunker Gear