Title
Contract for Firefighting Equipment (Ordinance S-45008)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow the use of the National Purchasing Partners (NPP) cooperative contract (00000158) with Municipal Emergency Services, Inc., dba Lawmen Supply Company for the purchase of fire protective clothing and personal protective equipment. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate contract value is $1,200,000.
Report
Summary
The fire protective clothing and personal protective equipment are used by Phoenix firefighters intended for extensive use and retention of high thermal protection, and protection from body injuries related to structural firefighting activities. This gear is a critical part of the Fire Department's efforts to provide life safety services to the public.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, a participating agreement is required when the City uses a cooperative agreement from another public agency. The contract was awarded through a competitive process consistent with the City's procurement process, as set forth in the Phoenix City Code, chapter 43. The NPP contract covers the purchase of firefighter rubber boots for use by hazardous material crews, brush firefighting boots to complete the Urban Interface firefighting uniform, structural firefighting gloves designed for extensive use and retention of high thermal protection, and structural firefighting helmets to provide protection from head and neck injuries related to structural firefighting activities. The NPP contract was awarded May 28, 2017. The use of this cooperative contract will provide the City national discounts on these products.
Contract Term
The contract term will be effective through Aug. 31, 2023.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $1,200,000. Funds are available in the Fire Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Fire Department.