HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 10 - Protective EquipmentMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JUNE 4, 2019
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of personal protective
equipment from North America Fire Equipment Company, Inc. for the Fire
Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are available in account 325-48860-210-003
(Machinery and Equipment) for an amount not to exceed $214,450.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is to comply with Texas Commission on Fire Protection
(TCFP) rules and regulations. TCFP mandates that all personnel
protective ensembles must be replaced every 10 years. This purchase will
replace all needed sets.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with the National Purchasing Partners (NPPGov) as allowed
by Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271 and Texas Government
Code, Chapter 791.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to North
America Fire Equipment Company, Inc. (NAFECO). The Fire and
Purchasing staff reviewed the contract for departmental specification
compliance and pricing and determined that the contract would best meet
the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval
JS/LW