HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06 - Firehouse Supplies MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MARCH 18, 2025
SUBJECT: ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR FIREHOUSE SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for renewal of an annual contract for
firehouse supplies and equipment with Casco Industries, Inc. for the Fire
Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Fire Department) for an
estimated amount of$50,000.
BACKGROUND: The Department purchases personal protective equipment, ladders, hose,
nozzles, and miscellaneous other tools from Casco Industries, Inc. These
purchases help maintain a state of readiness of all apparatus to respond
to the needs of the City of Grapevine.
Purchases will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative
(BuyBoard) 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 Casco
Industries, Inc. The Fire 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. This contract was for an initial one-year period with two
available optional renewals. If approved, this will be for the final renewal
option.
Staff recommends approval.
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