Title
Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment - PS16008 - Amendment (Ordinance S-49977)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute amendment to Contract 148481 with LION First Responder PPE, Inc., to extend contract term. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The additional expenditures will not exceed $4,000,000.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as protective coats, pants, and turnout gear, that are used by the Fire Department to protect the firefighters from radiant and thermal exposure, unexpected flashover conditions, and puncture and abrasion hazards during firefighting. This PPE also protects firefighters from extreme heat and flames, while battling fires. This gear is a critical part of the Fire Department's efforts to provide life safety services to the public. The contract extension will allow for the continued purchase of protective coats, pants and turnout gear needed for newly hired recruits, and to replace any expired or damaged PPE to stay current with the National Fire Protection Association standards.
Contract Term
Upon approval the contract will be extended through Aug. 31, 2024, with an option to extend through Aug. 31, 2025.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $4,000,000 in additional funds, the revised aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $18,725,000. Funds are available in the Fire Department’s budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously reviewed this request:
• Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment Contract 148481 (Ordinance S-45007) on Sept. 19, 2018.
• Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment Contract 148481 (Ordinance S-47249) on Jan. 20, 2021.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Fire Department.