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MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER 152
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 6, 2012
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF FIRE UNIFORMS
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval for the renewal of an annual contract for the purchase
of fire uniforms from GST Public Safety Supply, LLC. through an interlocal agreement
with the City of Bedford.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds are budgeted in account 100-42200-210-3 (Clothing Supplies/Fire Department)
for the estimated budgeted amount of$65,000.00.
BACKGROUND:
Purchases will be made as required and in accordance with an Interlocal Cooperative
Purchasing Agreement with the City of Bedford as allowed by the Interlocal Cooperation
Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 791 and Texas Local Government Code, Section
271.101 and 271.102 and satisfies all bidding requirements. Council approved the
agreement with the City of Bedford on January 20, 1999.
The City of Bedford solicited bids from which they awarded a contract to GST Public
Safety Supply, LLC. on November 9, 2010. This contract includes three, one-year
renewal options. This approval request is for the first of three, one-year renewals
available.
This contract for fire uniforms is utilized when needed and conforms to the design and
functionality requirements of the Fire Department.
With many different public agencies participating in this cooperative contract, the
collected volume has helped secure a lower cost. GST Public Safety Supply, LLC. has
provided this product to the City in the past with satisfactory results.
The Fire Department staff reviewed the contract for specification compliance and pricing
and determined that the contract would provide the best product and pricing for meeting
the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval.