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PROTECTIVESUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW AN ANNUAL SOLE SOURCE
CONTRACT FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR OF
CLOTHING
City Council to consider approval to renew an annual sole source contract with Gear
Cleaning Solutions, LLC for inspection and repair of protective clothing for the Fire
Department.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds are budgeted in account 100-44540-210-1 (Professional Services/Fire
Department) for an estimated annual budgeted amount of $16,000.00.
This procurement will be made as a sole source in accordance with Local Government
Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, Section 252.022 (A) (7) (A). A Resolution considering
the initial contract for the inspection and repairs of protective clothing for the Fire
Department as a sole source was approved by Council in 2012. If approved, this will be
for the third renewal option available.
The Texas Commission on Fire Protection requires that Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) be cleaned and inspected on an annual basis. The PPE is cleaned in-house and
sent to an authorized business for inspection and repair. The inspection and repair is a
multi -stage process that must be performed by trained and certified personnel. Gear
Cleaning Solutions, LLC is approved by the State of Texas and the PPE manufacturer to
inspect, repair, and perform warranty work on personal protective equipment.
Gear Cleaning Solutions, LLC is the only local service provider authorized to perform
warranty repairs on the Globe brand PPE utilized by the Fire Department. Gear Cleaning
Solutions, LLC has agreed to renew the contract with no increase in pricing.
Staff recommends approval.
JS/LW
10/26/2015 8:55:55 AM