Title
Purchase of Paratech Lifting Equipment - Contract 146484 (Ordinance S-45088)
Description
Request for additional payment authority for Contract 146484 with L.N. Curtis and Sons, in an amount not to exceed $350,000, to purchase Paratech Lifting Equipment for the Fire Department. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Summary
The Fire Department, Special Operations Training, will replace current equipment that has outlived its expected service life with Paratech Lifting Equipment. The Fire Department uses Paratech Lifting Equipment for fast stabilization and safe lifting of heavy weights in lifesaving rescue situations, protecting firefighters and Phoenix residents in emergency situations. The additional payment authority is needed to support a recent amendment to the contract for additional items.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of the additional payment authority of $350,000, the revised aggregate value will be $611,250, during the term of the contract ending Nov. 30, 2022. Funds are available in the Fire Department's budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
Use of the Paratech Lifting Equipment contract with L.N. Curtis and Sons was approved by council action on Nov. 29, 2017.
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Fire Department.