Title
Firefighting Nozzles, Valves, and Clamps - National Purchasing Partners (Ordinance S-45398)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to access the National Purchasing Partners (NPP) cooperative contract #00000168 with Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. dba Lawmen Supply Company for the purchase of firefighting nozzles, valves, and clamps. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate contract value will not exceed $396,191.
Report
Summary
The City of Phoenix Fire Department requires a variety of nozzles, valves, and clamps for various fire related emergencies, including interior and exterior operations. The high quality material nozzles, valves, and clamps, deliver control to the flow of water and offer maximum performance to extinguish Citywide fires by the Phoenix Fire Department. The supply of nozzles, valves, and clamps 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 nozzles, valves, and clamps and was awarded May 28, 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 Jan. 31, 2024.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $396,191. 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.