Title
Fire Department Uniforms - Cooperative Contract with City of Frisco, TX (Ordinance S-46377)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow the use of the City of Frisco's Cooperative Contract with Galls, Inc. for the supply of Fire Department Uniforms. Further request the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate contract value is $3,870,000.
Report
Summary
The Phoenix Fire Department (PFD) requires sworn personnel to wear uniforms during work hours to identify themselves as PFD employees to the public, which is a public safety concern. The Uniform Committee evaluated the needs, availability, quality, and color and determined this contract as the most cost effective and reliable solution for the uniformity for the PFD. Establishing a contract through this cooperative will provide consistency by utilizing a centralized ordering process, include local customer service, and will decrease order time from 30 to 7 days.
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 process, as set forth in the Phoenix City Code, chapter 43. The City of Frisco's contract covers the purchase of Fire Department Uniforms for the Fire Department. The contract was awarded on Aug. 7, 2019. The use of this cooperative contract will provide the City national discounts on these products and services and savings are estimated to be $21,000.
Contract Term
The five-year contract term will begin on or about Feb. 19, 2020 and end on or about Feb. 28, 2025.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $3,870,000. Funds are available in the Fire Department's budget.
Location
Council District: Out of City
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Fire Department.