Title
Leather Bunker Boots - PS16004 - Letter of Agreement to Extend Contract for Leather Bunker Boots (Ordinance S-50627)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into Letter of Agreement with United Fire Equipment Company to continue to provide Leather Bunker Boots. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. No additional funds are needed, request to continue using Ordinance S-47222.
Report
Summary
The purpose of this Letter of Agreement is to continue to provide leather bunker boots to protect firefighters from toxic and dangerous chemicals while responding to calls for service. The Fire Department supplies leather bunker boots to firefighters as part of their personal protective equipment (PPE) worn on-call or in training. The supply of leather bunker boots will ensure that the Fire Department has adequate stock for use in their inventory. This equipment is a critical part of the Fire Department's efforts to provide the life safety services to the public.
Contract Term
The term of the Letter of Agreement will begin on or about March 1, 2024 and expire on Jan. 1, 2025.
Financial Impact
The aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $4,000,000 and no additional funds are needed.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously reviewed this request:
- Leather Bunker Boots Contract 149255 (Ordinance S-50437) on Dec. 13, 2023.
- Leather Bunker Boots Contract 149255 (Ordinance S-48939) on Aug. 31, 2022.
- Leather Bunker Boots Contract 149255 (Ordinance S-47222) on Jan. 6, 2021.
- Leather Bunker Boots Contract 149255 (Ordinance S-45296) on Jan. 9, 2019.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Fire Department.