HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11 - Personal Protective EquipmentMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 21, 2023
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of personal protective
equipment from North America Fire Equipment Company, Inc. (NAFECO)
for the Fire Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Fire Department) for an amount
not to exceed $80,954.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is to replace expiring structural firefighting gear as
mandated by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and provide new
members with two sets of protective gear and other related personal
protective equipment.
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
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
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