Title
Additional Expenditures for Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment - Coop PS16008 (A) (Ordinance S-47249)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow additional expenditures under Contract 148481 with LION First Responder PPE, Inc., for the purchase of Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment for the Phoenix Fire Department (PFD). Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The additional expenditures will not exceed $8,500,000.
Report
Summary
Fire protective coats, pants, and panels (turnout gear) are used by Phoenix firefighters to protect the firefighters from radiant and thermal exposure, unexpected flashover conditions, puncture and abrasion hazards during firefighting. This Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) protects firefighters from extreme heat and flames, while battling fires. This gear is a critical part of the Fire Department's efforts to provide life safety services to the public. PFD is requesting additional funds for the continued purchase of protective coats, pants and turnout gear needed for newly hired recruits, and to replace any expired or damaged PPE to stay current with the National Fire Protection Association standards.
Contract Term
The contract term is Sept. 19, 2018 through Aug. 31, 2023.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $8,500,000 in additional funds, the revised aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $14,725,000. Funds are available in the Fire Department's budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council approved the Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment Contract 148481 on Sept. 19, 2018.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Jeff Barton and the Fire Department.