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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 10 - Personal Protective EquipmentMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER MEETING DATE: APRIL 21, 2020 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 (fire structural gear/bunker gear) from North America Fire Equipment Company, Inc. for the Fire Department. FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Operator Supplies - Fire budget (177-42200- 210-003-170001-1) for an amount not to exceed $40,206. BACKGROUND: This purchase is to comply with Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) rules and regulations. TCFP mandates that all personnel protective ensembles (fire structural gear/bunker gear) 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