HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 13 - Washers and DryersMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MAY 19, 2020
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF COMMERCIAL WASHERS AND
DRYERS FOR FIRE STATIONS 4 AND 5
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of commercial
extraction washers and dryers for Fire Stations 4 and 5 from Aadvantage
Laundry Systems for the Fire Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Machinery & Equipment budget (325-48860-
210-003-200001) for an amount not to exceed $27,110.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for Dexter commercial g -force extraction washers and
Staber drying cabinets to replace aging equipment at Fire Stations 4 and
5 . This purchase will help keep the department in compliance with
National Fire Protection Association Standard 1851 and the Texas
Commission on Fire Protection on the care and maintenance of
firefighters' protective clothing.
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
Aadvantage Laundry Systems.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