Title
Safety Fall Protection and Technical Rescue Equipment - RFA 16-152 (Ordinance S-43244)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with AHS Rescue, LLC to provide Tower Climber safety fall protection and technical rescue equipment for the Information Technology Services Department. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide specialized personal protective equipment in order to provide appropriate Tower Climber fall protection for staff working extended periods of time on communication towers that carry antennas for wireless, cellular, radio, or broadcast television communications. Specific product lines of Tower Climber fall protection and personal protective equipment include: Petzl, Yates, PMI, CMC Rescue, Sterling Rope, New England Rope, Bluewater Rope, Camelbak, Elk River, SMC, Rock Exotica, Kask, and Ringers Gloves. These product lines encompass specific safety harnesses, pulleys, blocks, ropes, helmets, and gloves that are life safety in nature.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as the vendor encompasses all product lines specified for Tower Climber safety at competitive and reasonable pricing within the market.
Contract Term
The initial five-year contract term shall begin on or about Jan. 1, 2017 and end on Dec. 31, 2021.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $60,000.00 with an estimated annual expenditure of $12,000.00. Funds are available in the Information Technology Services Department budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Finance and Information Technology Services departments.