ACTION REQUESTED:
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Communication from the City Manager and Fire Chief with a Request to APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Execution of a One-Year CONTRACT with MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES (MES) for Firefighter Turnout Gear and Helmets (Personal Protective Equipment), in an Amount NOT to Exceed $80,000.00, and with DINGES FIRE for Fire Gloves, in an Amount NOT to exceed $6,000.00, which this Personal Protective Equipment will be Purchased on an as-needed Basis.
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BACKGROUND: NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) require firefighters to wear turnout gear (personal protective equipment) when entering atmospheres dangerous to life and health.
In December 2017, City Council approved a firefighting equipment wear test of two gear manufacturers (that met all initial specifications) to determine the best gear for the Fire Department’s needs. After the wear test, it was determined that Globe GXLJ fit the needs of the department best.
In June 2018, a bid was issued which included the Globe hear as well as fire helmets and fire gloves. There were nine (9) bids solicited and on June 14, 2018, bids from two (2) vendors were opened. The summary is below:
MES Dinges Fire
Fire Gear $1,983.00 Alternate Item Bid
Glove GXLJ
Cairns 1044 $245.00 $249.00
Helmet
Dragon Slayer $59.00 $58.00
Gloves
Dinges’ alternate item bid was Cairns gear that did not meet specifications.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funds are provided in line item #101-2221-562.20-04 of the Fire Department’s operational budget.
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS: N/A
IMPACT IF APPROVED: Updating specifications of firefighter turnout gear and having a contract in place for future purchases of fire gear.
IMPACT IF DENIED: Continue purchasing gear utilizing current specifications.
ALTERNATIVES: None
EEO CERTIFICATION NUMBER: MES 00287-190630 / Dinges - 03486-190630
WHICH OF THE GOALS IDENTIFIED IN THE COUNCIL’S 2017 - 2032 STRATEGIC PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION ADVANCE?
1. Not applicable.
WHICH CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S) FROM THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENT?
1. Have an efficient government.
DEPARTMENT: Fire