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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 is/LW