HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11 - Fire Department UniformsMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 16, 2018
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF FIRE DEPARTMENT UNIFORMS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the renewal of an annual contract for fire
department uniforms with Galls, LLC for the Fire Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Upon approval, funds for this purchase will be available in account 100-
42220-210-003 (Clothing/Uniform Supplies) for an annual estimated
amount of $55,000.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed pricing for Fire
Department uniforms on an as -needed basis. The Fire Department and
Purchasing reviewed the contract for specification compliance and pricing
and determined that this contract would provide the best product, service
and pricing for meeting the needs of the City.
Purchases will be made as required and in accordance with an interlocal
agreement with the City of Frisco, Texas as allowed by Texas Local
Government Code, Section 271 and Texas Government Code, Chapter
791.
The City of Frisco, Texas solicited competitive bids for Fire Department
Uniforms. Bids were submitted and based on the best value criteria; Galls
LLC, was awarded the contract by the Frisco City Council on August 5,
2014. The term of the contract was for one-year with four, one-year
optional renewals. If approved, this will be for the final renewal available.
Staff recommends approval.
JS/LW