HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 13 - Personal Protective EquipmentMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 20, 2024
SUBJECT: ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval an annual contract for 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 $80,000.
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 throughout the year.
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. If approved, this will be for an initial two-year contract
per the terms and conditions of NPPGov contract.
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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