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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 14 - Personal Protective EquipmentMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER MEETING DATE: APRIL 18, 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 Capital Equipment Purchases Fund for an amount not to exceed $62,502. 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 is/LW