HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 10 - Rescue Team Protective EquipmentMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MARCH 3, 2020
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF RESCUE TEAM PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval for the purchase of rescue team
protective equipment from Safeware for the Fire Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Grant Fund (113-42281-210-010) for a total
amount not to exceed $34,900.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for grant -funded dual purpose helmets for the Northeast
Fire Department Association Technical Rescue Team. These helmets
replace out of date and out of compliant helmets that the team currently
uses. These helmets can be used in the harsh environment of structural
collapse and in the challenging area of swift water rescue. The helmets
come with reflective safety markings and an attached led light.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with Omnia Partners Public Sector as allowed by Texas Local
Government Code, Section 271 and Texas Government Code, Section
791.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to
Safeware. The Fire Department and Purchasing staff reviewed the
contract for specification compliance and pricing and determined that the
contract would provide the best service and pricing for meeting the needs
of the City.
Staff recommends approval.
JS/LW