HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 16 - Bunker GearMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 20, 2015
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR
BUNKER GEAR (PROTECTIVE CLOTHING)
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval to renew an annual contract for bunker gear (protective
clothing) from Casco Industries, Inc. through an Interlocal Participation Agreement with
The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard).
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds are budgeted in account 100-42220-210-3 (Clothing Supplies/Fire Department)
for an estimated annual budgeted amount of $70,000.
Purchases will be made in accordance with an existing Interlocal Participation
Agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) as allowed
by the Texas Local Government Code, Section 271.102 Cooperative Purchasing
Program. This contract will be for an initial one-year period with two, one-year renewal
options. If approved, this will be the first renewal option available.
The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for firefighter bunker gear
(protective clothing) for the Fire Department on an as -needed basis. The clothing
consists of bunker jackets, pants and safety lettering. The triple layer clothing is made of
fire resistant materials that make it possible for firefighters to enter burning buildings.
The clothing conforms to the National Fire Protection Association's standards which
specify a minimum standard of design, performance, safety, testing and certification
requirements.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to Casco Industries,
Inc. The Purchasing and Fire Department staff reviewed the contract for specification
compliance and determined that this contract would provide the best product, service
and pricing for meeting the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval.
JS/LW
10/15/2015 9:08:47 AM