Title
Purchase of Paratech Lifting Equipment - RFA 18-103 (Ordinance S-44099)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with L.N. Curtis and Sons to provide the Fire Department with Paratech Lifting Equipment. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate contract value will not exceed $261,250.
Summary
The Fire Department, Special Operations Training, will replace current equipment that has outlived its expected service life with Paratech Lifting Equipment. The Fire Department utilizes Paratech Lifting Equipment for fast stabilization and safe lifting of heavy weights in lifesaving rescue situations, protecting firefighters and the public in emergency situations.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as a result of a Determination Memo citing L.N. Curtis and Sons as the only provider in the State of Arizona that best meets the specifications and performance standards of the City of Phoenix Fire Department. A Determination Memo was completed and approved by the Deputy Finance Director recommending the procurement with L.N. Curtis and Sons, be accepted.
Contract Term
The five-year contract will begin on or about Dec. 1, 2017 and end on or about Nov. 30, 2022.
Financial Impact
The expenditures against this contract shall not exceed the aggregate amount of $261,250. Funds are available in the Fire Department's budget.
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Fire Department.