HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12 - Fire Hose and NozzlesMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 3, 2019
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIRE HOSE AND NOZZLES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of fire hose and noZles
from Casco Industries for the Fire Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund - Apparatus and Tools budget
(100-42281-210-003) for an amount not to exceed $18,097.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is to replace the hose that is either out of date (more than
10 years old) or failed the annual service test and inspection. The no=les
are to replace those that are no longer supported by the manufacturer and
to bring consistency in the equipment within the Department.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative
(BuyBoard) as allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Section 271
and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to Casco
Industries. 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.
JS/LW