Title
Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment - PS16008 - Letter of Agreement to Extend Contract for Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment with LION First Responder PPE, Inc. (Ordinance S-50387)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into Letter of Agreement with LION First Responder PPE, Inc., to continue to provide Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment to the Fire Department. An additional $1,700,000 in funds are needed, in addition to the $14,725,000 previously approved via Ordinances S-45007 and S-47249. The aggregate value will not exceed $16,425,000. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The purpose of this Letter of Agreement is to continue to provide Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as protective coats, pants and turnout gear to the Fire Department, protecting the firefighters from radiant and thermal exposure, unexpected flashover conditions, and puncture and abrasion hazards during firefighting. This PPE also protects firefighters from extreme heat and flames, while battling fires. This gear is a critical part of the Fire Department's efforts to provide life safety services to the public.
The Letter of Agreement is required to provide the Fire Department these services until Aug. 31, 2024.
Contract Term
The term of the Letter of Agreement will begin on or about Dec. 7, 2023 and expire on Aug. 31, 2024.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $1,700,000 in additional funds, the revised aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $16,425,000. Funds are available in the Fire Department’s budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously reviewed this request:
• Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment Contract 148481 (Ordinance S-45007) on Sept. 19, 2018.
• Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment Contract 148481 (Ordinance S-47249) on Jan. 20, 2021.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Fire Department.