HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 10 - Personal Protective EquipmentMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: APRIL 21, 2020
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of personal protective
equipment (fire structural gear/bunker gear) from North America Fire
Equipment Company, Inc. for the Fire Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Operator Supplies - Fire budget (177-42200-
210-003-170001-1) for an amount not to exceed $40,206.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is to comply with Texas Commission on Fire Protection
(TCFP) rules and regulations. TCFP mandates that all personnel
protective ensembles (fire structural gear/bunker gear) must be replaced
every 10 years. This purchase will replace all needed sets.
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.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to North
America Fire Equipment Company, Inc. (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
JS/LW