HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 16 - Protective ClothingMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2013
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW AN ANNUAL SOLE SOURCE
CONTRACT FOR THE INSPECTION AND REPAIRS OF
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval for the renewal of an annual sole source contract with
Gear Cleaning Solutions, LLC for the inspection and repairs of protective clothing for the
Fire Department.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds are budgeted in account 100- 44540 -210 -1 (Professional Services /Fire
Department) for the estimated budgeted amount of $16,000.00.
BACKGROUND:
This procurement will be made as a sole source in accordance with Local Government
Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, Section 252.022 (A) (7) (A). A Resolution considering
the initial contract for the inspection and repairs of protective clothing for the Fire
Department as a sole source was approved by Council on November 6, 2012. If
approved, this will be for the first annual renewal of the four one -year renewal options
available.
The Texas Commission on Fire Protection requires that Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) be cleaned and inspected on an annual basis. The PPE is cleaned in -house and
sent to an authorized business for inspection and repair. The inspection and repair is a
multi -stage process that must be performed by trained and certified personnel. Gear
Cleaning Solutions, LLC is approved by the State of Texas and the PPE manufacturer to
inspect, repair, and perform warranty work on personal protective equipment. Gear
Cleaning Solutions, LLC is the only local service provider authorized to perform warranty
repairs on the Globe brand PPE utilized by the Fire Department.
Gear Cleaning Solutions, LLC has agreed to renew the contract with no increase in
pricing and has provided this service to the City in the past with successful results.
10/4/2013 9:38 AM
Staff recommends approval.
JS /LW
10/4/2013 9:38 AM