ACTION REQUESTED:
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Communication from the City Manager and Fire Chief with a Request to APPROVE a Three-Year SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT with MUNICPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES (MES) to Purchase Fire Turnout Gear as Needed. (Requires 2/3 Vote of Council Members Voting - No Less Than 6 Votes)
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BACKGROUND: The NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) and OSHA require firefighters to wear turnout gear (personal protective equipment) when in atmospheres dangerous to life and health.
By entering into a three-year contact with MES, ordering at-will PPE gear will establish a discount purchase price equaling 61% off the list price even though costs may rise year over year.
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2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
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Coat Cost |
$1,811 |
$2,012 |
$2,236 |
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Pant Cost |
$1,249 |
$1,388 |
$1,542 |
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Total |
$3,060 |
$3,400 |
$3,778 |
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funds are provided in the fire department operational budget account
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS: N/A
IMPACT IF APPROVED: Having a contract in place for future purchases of fire turnout gear will establish a discount rate for any purchases no matter the number of items ordered, measurements, and manufacturing requirements.
IMPACT IF DENIED: No contract in place.
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
EEO CERTIFICATION NUMBER:
WHICH OF THE GOALS IDENTIFIED IN THE COUNCIL’S 2017 - 2032 STRATEGIC PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION ADVANCE?
1. Safe Peoria
WHICH CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S) FROM THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENT?
1. Have an efficient government.
DEPARTMENT: Fire