HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 15 - Firefighting Gear Lockers MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
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MEETING DATE: JULY 17, 2012
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE AWARD OF A QUOTE OF
FIREFIGHTING GEAR LOCKERS FOR THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval for the award of an informal quote for firefighting gear
lockers which includes materials and installation for the Fire Department.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds for the purchase of the firefighting gear lockers are available in account 325-
42281-210-12 and 100-42281-210-3 (Capital Apparatus and Tools and General Fund
Operations Apparatus and Tools) in the amount of $18,700 and $800.00 for a total of
$19,500.
BACKGROUND:
The firefighting gear lockers were one of the Capital projects approved in the 2012
budget. The firefighting gear lockers will be installed at Firehouse Two and Three.
Quotes were taken in accordance with the City's Purchasing policy. Quotes were
received from three vendors. From the three vendors we received four quotes. The Fire
Department is recommending the second lowest quote based upon the best value.
Reasons we determine Longhorn Locker Company to be the best value are as follows:
turn around time of 6-8 weeks vs. 8-9; Galvanneal steel construction with "no rust
guarantee" vs. cold rolled steel; custom designed for the Grapevine Fire Department; six
inch legs to aid in firehouse cleaning; louvered doors to prevent light from decomposing
gear; as well as prototype built before production to ensure customer satisfaction.
Quotes Received:
Longhorn Locker Company $19,500
Storage Equipment Company $16,875
Storage Equipment Company $19,845
Classroom Furniture.com $20,130
Of the four quotes received, Longhorn Locker Company was the second lowest bid and
the overall best value bidder meeting and exceeding specifications.
Staff recommends approval.
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