Title
Fire Protective Coats, Pants and Panels (Turn-Out Gear) - RFP12-014A (Ordinance S-43307)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an amendment for additional expenditures to Contract 134408 with Matlick Enterprises, dba as United Equipment Fire Company. The original agreement, in the approximate amount of $1,720,574, that was based upon budgeted funds at the time and historical trends, was approved by Council action on Aug. 29, 2012, for the purchase of Fire Protective Coats, Pants and Panels (Turn-Out Gear) for the Phoenix Fire Department. The additional requested funds will not exceed $1,350,000. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The fire protective coats, pants and panels (turn-out 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 life safety services to the public.
Contract Term
The contract term is from Sept. 1, 2017 through Aug. 31, 2018.
Financial Impact
Expenditures against this contract are not to exceed $1,350,000. 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.