TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Neal de Jesus, Fire Chief
THROUGH: George Gretsas, City Manager
DATE: February 11, 2020
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APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 19-20 TO AWARD AN AGREEMENT WITH SAFEWARE, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EQUIPMENT AND RELATED SERVICES; UTILIZING COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA RFP NO. 2000002547 - $300,000
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to Approve Resolution No. 19-20 to award an Agreement with Safeware, Inc. in the estimated amount of $300,000 through September 30, 2023, utilizing the County of Fairfax, Virginia RFP No. 2000002547, and authorize the City Manager to approve renewal options, in the amounts below, contingent upon appropriation of funds.
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Background:
On October 1, 2018, County of Fairfax, Virginia approved the award of an Agreement with Safeware, Inc. for the purchase of public safety and emergency preparedness equipment and related services. The contract is valid through September 30, 2023, with the option to renew for five (5) additional one (1) year periods.
Utilizing the contracted pricing for these equipment purchases will streamline the purchasing process and increase efficiency of operations. A cost savings will also be realized by leveraging the discounted pricing offered in the agreement. The types of equipment that can be purchased utilizing this agreement are varied but include personal protective equipment, chemical protective garments, respiratory filters, monitoring devices and rescue devices. Delray Beach Fire Rescue provides technical rescue and hazardous materials services to the citizens and visitors of Delray Beach and is a qualified state regional hazardous materials response team. To provide this service to the community, specialized equipment, tools and monitors are required to comply with the guidelines set in NFPA 472 Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials / Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, and 29 CFR 1910.1...
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