Title
Leather Bunker Boots - National Purchasing Partners Cooperative Contract - PS16004 - Amendment (Ordinance S-48939)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee to allow additional expenditures under contract 149255 with United Fire Equipment Co. for the purchase of leather bunker boots for the Fire Department. Further requests to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The additional expenditures will not exceed $2,500,000.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide leather bunker boots, which protect firefighters from toxic and dangerous chemicals while responding to calls for service and comply with requirements of A.R. 2.313, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The Fire Department supplies leather bunker boots to firefighters as part of their PPE to be worn on calls and in training. This equipment is a critical part of the Fire Department's efforts to provide life safety services to the public. The additional funds will provide footwear to new and future hires, as well as allow for adjustments in price to align with the market.
Contract Term
The contract term remains unchanged, ending on Dec. 31, 2023.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $2,500,000 in additional funds, the revised aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $4,000,000. Funds are available in the Fire Department’s budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously reviewed this request:
• Leather Bunker Boots, Ordinance S-45296 on Jan. 9, 2019;
• Leather Bunker Boots, Ordinance S-47222 on Jan. 6, 2021.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Fire Department.