Title
Contract with ICL Performance Product LP to Provide Class A Foam
(Ordinance S-44166)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with ICL Performance Product LP to provide the Fire Department with Class A Foam. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate contract value will not exceed $246,000.
Report
Summary
The Fire Department currently operates under a tactical Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that states Class A Foam shall be used in any situation where plain water has been indicated. The Department currently operates in excess of 60 engines with on-board, pre-plumbed and multiple discharge direct injection foam systems.
Procurement Information
IFB 18-070, Fire Fighting Class A Foam, was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. The solicitation was emailed to 72 vendors and posted on the City's website. Two offers were received by the Procurement Division on Oct. 31, 2017. Following are the two offers with prices listed.
ICL Performance Product LP: $223,500
United Fire Equipment Company: $257,250
The Deputy Finance Director recommends that the offer from ICL Performance Product LP be accepted as the lowest-priced, responsive and responsible offer.
Contract Term
The five-year contract will begin on or about Jan. 11, 2018 and end on or about Dec. 31, 2022.
Financial Impact
The expenditures against this contract shall not exceed the aggregate amount of $246,000. 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.