Title
Class A Uniforms for the Fire Department - RFA 17-160 - Amendment (Ordinance S-50635)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee to allow additional expenditures under Contract 144899 with United Fire Equipment Company for the purchase of Class A Uniforms for the Fire Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The additional expenditures will not exceed $150,000.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide Class A dress uniforms for the Fire Department in accordance with the terms set forth in the 2016-19 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Phoenix and the Phoenix Fire Fighters Association Local 493. This MOU requires that Class A dress uniforms be provided for all new hires and promotions up to the level of Captain as a one-time benefit effective July 1, 2017.
Contract Term
The contract term remains unchanged, ending on June 30, 2024 with the option to extend to June 30, 2025.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $150,000 in additional funds, the revised aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $940,000. Funds are available in the Fire Department’s budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously reviewed this request:
- Class A Uniforms for the Fire Department Contract 144899 (Ordinance S-43415) on April 19, 2017.
- Class A Uniforms for the Fire Department Contract 144899 (Ordinance S-49875) on June 14, 2023.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Fire Department.