Title
Safety Equipment and Supplies - COOP 20-062 - Amendment (Ordinance S-50694)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow additional expenditures under Contract 151619 with Ritz Safety Corp., dba Ritz Safety LLC & AGS Safety and Supply, for the purchase of safety equipment and supplies for departments Citywide. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. Additional expenditures will not exceed $600,000.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide personal protective equipment (PPE) and supplies to meet the Occupational Safety and Health Act 5 (a)(1) General Duty Clause, which states each employer "shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees." Administrative Regulation 2.313 sets administrative controls to eliminate employee exposure to unsafe conditions preventing harm or injury to City employees in departments Citywide. The City purchases PPE and supplies, which may include, but are not limited to: safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, hard hats, safety vests, first aid kits, and other general safety supplies. The requested products are critical to safe Citywide operations.
Contract Term
The contract term remains unchanged, ending on Jan. 31, 2025.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $600,000 in additional funds, the revised aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $2,600,000. Funds are available in the various department budgets.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously reviewed this request:
- Safety Equipment and Supplies Contract 151619 (Ordinance S-46325) on Jan. 29, 2020.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Jeffrey Barton and the Finance Department.