Title
Fire Protective Hoods - City of Tempe Cooperative Contract T16-151-01 (Ordinance S-44050)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow the use of the City of Tempe Contract T16-151-01 and enter into an agreement with United Fire Equipment Company, dba Matlick Enterprises. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item not to exceed $281,752.
Report
Summary
The Fire Protective Hoods are used by the Phoenix Fire Department intended to protect the head and neck against extreme heat, hot particles and other hazards encountered during a fire. The fire protective hood is essential to firefighter protection and safety in high atmospheric temperatures. This gear is a critical part of the Fire Department's efforts to provide life safety services to the public.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, a participating agreement is required when the City uses a cooperative agreement from another public agency. The contract was awarded through a competitive process consistent with the City's procurement processes, as set forth in the Phoenix City Code, Chapter 43. Utilization of cooperative agreement allows the City to benefit from national government pricing and volume discounts. The City of Tempe contracts for the purchase of fire protective hoods. The contract was awarded on June 27, 2016. The local vendor is United Fire Equipment Company, dba Matlick Enterprises Inc.
Contract Term
The contract term shall begin on December 1, 2017 and end on November 30, 2022.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $281,752. Funds are available in the Fire Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Fire Department.