Title
Leather Bunker Boots- PS16004 - Amendment (Ordinance S-50437)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an amendment to contract 149255 with United Fire Equipment Company to extend the contract term. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. No additional funds are needed. Staff requests to continue using Ordinance S-47222.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide leather bunker boots to protect firefighters from toxic and dangerous chemicals while responding to calls for service. The Fire Department supplies leather bunker boots to firefighters as part of their personal protective equipment (PPE) worn on-call or in training. The supply of leather bunker boots will ensure that the Fire Department has adequate stock for use in their inventory. This equipment is a critical part of the Fire Department's efforts to provide the life safety services to the public.
Contract Term
Upon approval the contract will be extended through Dec. 31, 2024, with an option to extend through Dec. 31, 2025.
Financial Impact
The aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $4,000,000 and no additional funds are needed.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously reviewed this request:
- Leather Bunker Boots Contract 149255 Ordinance S-48939 on Aug. 31, 2022;
- Leather Bunker Boots Contract 149255 Ordinance S-47222 on Jan. 6, 2021;
- Leather Bunker Boots Contract 149255 Ordinance S-45296 on Jan. 9, 2019.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Fire Department.