HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 13 - Fire Department UniformsMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 6, 2024
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT
UNIFORMS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of an annual contract for Fire
Department uniforms from Gall's for the Fire Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Fire Department) for an annual
estimated amount of $25,000.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract is to provide duty uniforms, dress uniforms,
equipment, and winter weather apparel for the Fire Department. Gall's
also provides the embroidery, customization, and tailoring of the uniforms
for the proper fit and the uniformity of the department.
This purchase will be made in accordance with existing and interlocal
agreements with Sourcewell as allowed by Texas Local Government
Code, Section 271 and Texas Government Code, Section 791. The
contract is for an initial three-year period with three optional, one-year
renewals.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to Gall's,
LLC. The Fire Department and Purchasing staff reviewed the contract for
departmental specification compliance and pricing and determined that
the contract would provide the best service and pricing for meeting the
needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval.
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