Title
Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment (Protective Coats and Pants) Contract - COOP 24-0235 Request for Award (Ordinance S-51057)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into contract with Lion Group, Inc., dba LION to provide Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment (Protective Coats and Pants) for the Fire Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the contract will not exceed $15,000,000.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide the Fire Department with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Firefighters wear these particular sets of PPE to fight fires on a daily basis. The fire protective coats, pants, and panels (turnout gear) protect firefighters from radiant and thermal exposure, unexpected flashover conditions, puncture and abrasion hazards during firefighting. This gear 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, standard competition was waived as a result of an approved Determination Memo based on the following reason: Special Circumstances Alternative Competition. The Fire Department has been using LION PPE brand since 2018 and retaining LION Group, Inc. as the vendor, provides uniformity, cost savings in training, and eliminating the need for replacing the current PPE inventory. This cooperative contract was awarded through a process consistent with the City's procurement requirements as set forth in the Phoenix City Code, Chapter 43, and best aligns with the Fire Department's overall needs.
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about June 26, 2024 for a five-year term.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value for will not exceed $15,000,000 for the five-year aggregate term. Funding is available in the Fire Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Fire Department.