Title
Leather Bunker Boots - National Purchasing Partners Cooperative Contract - PS16004 (Ordinance S-47222)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow additional expenditures under Contract 149255 with United Fire Equipment Co. for the purchase of leather bunker boots for the Fire Department. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The additional expenditures will not exceed $1,000,000.
Report
Summary
Leather bunker boots protect firefighters from toxic and dangerous chemicals while responding to calls for service and comply with requirements of A.R. 2.313, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The Fire Department supplies leather bunker boots to firefighters as part of their PPE worn on calls or in training. The supply of leather bunker boots will ensure that the Fire Department has adequate stock for use in its inventory. This equipment is a critical part of the Fire Department's efforts to provide life safety services to the public. Additional funding is needed due to an unusually high fire season and assisting other municipalities during large fires, which has led to an increase in demand for the replacement of damaged PPE.
Contract Term
The contract term is from Jan. 9, 2019 through Dec. 31, 2023.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $1,000,000 in additional funds, the revised aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $1,500,000. Funds are available in the Fire Department's budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This contract was originally approved by City Council on Jan. 9, 2019.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Jeff Barton and the Fire Department.