Title
Contract for Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment (Ordinance S-45007)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow the use of the National Purchasing Partners (NPP) cooperative contract (PS16008) with LION for the purchase of protective coats and pants, accountability panels, suspenders, Class I escape belts and Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) coats and pants (Turnout Gear). Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate contract value will not exceed $6,225,000.
Report
Summary
The fire protective coats, pants, and panels (turnout gear) are used by Phoenix firefighters intended to protect the firefighter 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, 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 protective coats and pants, accountability panels, suspenders, Class I escape belts and Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) coats and pants (Turnout Gear) and was awarded June 14, 2016. The use of this cooperative contract will provide the City national discounts on these products.
Contract Term
The contract term will be effective through Aug. 31, 2023.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $6,225,000. 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.