Title
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Equipment and Related Services (Safety Gas Masks) - US Communities Cooperative Contract 2000002547 (Ordinance S-45321)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to access the US Communities Cooperative Contract 2000002547 with Mallory Safety and Supply, LLC for the supply of safety gas masks. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate contract value is $2,000,000.
Report
Summary
The Police Department Fiscal Management Bureau, Safety Unit has established a standard minimum requirement for the respiratory protection of Police Department employees to effectively manage or eliminate hazardous airborne exposures associated with their work environment. As part of this program, the Police Department issues all sworn and select civilians a full face air purifying respirator/gas mask. This mask is an essential piece of personal protective equipment to protect employees from airborne hazards and allows employees to serve and protect the citizens of Phoenix in hazardous environments. The items purchased under this contract allows the Police Department to remain in compliance with the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Respiratory Protection Standard 29 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 1910.134 which requires employers to provide respirators to protect the health of its employees.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, a participating agreement is required when the City uses a cooperative agreement from another public agency. The contract was awarded through a competitive process consistent with the City's procurement process, as set forth in the Phoenix City Code, chapter 43. The US Communities contract covers the purchase of safety gas masks for the Police Department. The US Communities contract was awarded on Oct. 1, 2018. The use of this cooperative contract will provide the City national discounts on these products.
Contract Term
The contract term will begin on or about Jan. 15, 2019 and end on or about Jan. 14, 2024.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $2,000,000. Funds are available in the Police Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.