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CC - Approval of a Purchase Order with Allstar Fire Equipment, Inc. for 18 Sets of Firefighter Protective Clothing in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $45,238.23.
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Meeting Date: October 24, 2016
Contact Person/Dept: Jorge Kurowski/Fire
Phone Number: 310-253-6870
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (10/19/2016)
Department Approval: David White (10/12/2016)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve a purchase order with Allstar Fire Equipment, Inc. for 18 sets of firefighter protective clothing (turnouts) in an amount not-to-exceed $45,238.23.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Standard 1851, requires structural firefighting gear be removed from service 10 years from the date of manufacture to ensure the safety and functionality of the garment. In addition to replacing garments that have reached the end of their useful life, the Department also needs to purchase garments for newly hired firefighters and to replace garments that have been damaged beyond repair. The Fire Department is proposing to purchase 18 sets of replacement firefighter protective clothing (turnouts).
Staff was able to secure competitive pricing from Allstar Fire Equipment, Inc. through the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department contract (#4600001272). This procurement is excepted from the formal bid process per Culver City Municipal Code Section 3.07.045(G), which states:
"Purchases of equipment, goods or supplies where competitive bid procedures have already been utilized by the City, another public agency, including, but not limited to, federal, state and county governments, including, state of California agencies, co...
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