Title
Safety Fall Protection and Technical Rescue Equipment - Requirements Contract - RFA 16-152B (Ordinance S-48095)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to extend Agreement 144580 with AHS Rescue, LLC and continue using funds approved under Ordinances S-43244 and S-47744 to purchase safety fall protection and technical rescue equipment for the Fire and Information Technology Services departments. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. No additional funds are needed.
Report
Summary
The contract provides safety fall protection and technical rescue equipment as required for the Fire and Information Technology Services departments. Workers are required to climb communication towers and other structures for maintenance and repair. The equipment provided on this contract is critical for the safety of the employees as they perform their tasks. Central Procurement is currently in process of soliciting a new contract for these items.
Contract Term
Upon approval, the contract term will be extended through Dec. 31, 2022.
Financial Impact
The aggregate value of the contract is $135,000. No additional funds are needed.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The contract was originally approved by the City Council on Feb. 15, 2017, and the Fire Department was added on June 23, 2021.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays, Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson, and the Fire and Information Technology Services departments.