Title
Firefighting Hoses and Accessories - National Purchasing Partners (NPP) - RFP 00000170 (Ordinance S-45283)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to access the National Purchasing Partners (NPP) cooperative contract (RFP #00000170) with L.N. Curtis and Sons for the purchase of firefighting hoses and accessories. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate contract value will not exceed $510,000.
Report
Summary
The firefighting hoses and accessories deliver heavy duty, lightweight, premium quality material for maximum performance and heat resistance to extinguish Citywide fires by Phoenix firefighters. The supply of fire hoses will ensure that the Fire Department has adequate stock for use in the Fire Fleet. This equipment is a critical part of the Fire Department's efforts to provide the 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. The NPP contract covers the purchase of fire hoses and accessories and was awarded June 19, 2017. The use of this cooperative contract will provide the City national discounts on these products.
Contract Term
The contract term will be effective through Dec. 31, 2023.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $510,000. 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.