HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 08 - Firefighter UniformsMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 4, 2014
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR
FIREFIGHTER UNIFORMS
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval to renew an annual contract for firefighter uniforms
from GST Public Safety Supply, LLC through an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with
the City of Bedford, Texas.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds are budgeted in account 100-42220-210-3 (Clothing Supplies/Fire Department)
for the estimated annual budgeted amount of $40,000.00.
Purchases will be made in accordance with an existing Interlocal Cooperative
Agreement with the City of Bedford, Texas as allowed by Texas Government Code,
Section 271.101 and 271.102 Cooperative Purchasing Program. If approved, this will be
the third and final renewal option.
The City of Bedford, Texas solicited bids on RFB #10-1008 from which they awarded a
contract to GST Public Safety Supply, LLC on November 9, 2010. The purpose of this
contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for firefighter uniforms for the Fire
Department. The uniforms consist of various sizes and styles of pants, shirts, jackets
and accessories to be purchased on an as -needed basis. These uniforms conform to
the design and functionality requirements of the Fire Department.
The Purchasing and Fire Department staff reviewed the contract for specification
compliance and determined this annual contract would provide the best product, service
and pricing for meeting the needs of the City. GST Public Safety Supply, LLC has
agreed to renew the contract with no increase in pricing.
Staff recommends approval.
JS/LW
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