Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance is for the option to purchase Firefighter Gloves for the Fire Division in order to help ensure the safety of Firefighters performing various duties on the job. The term of the proposed option contract would be two (2) years, with the option to extend the contract for one additional one-year period. The Contracts are through March 31, 2013. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on March 10, 2011.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06, Solicitation SA003869. One-Hundred Thirty-Four (134) bids were solicited (MBR: 3; F1: 2). Seven (7) bids were received.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award of the contract to the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder:
Pro Protection Group, LLC dba Phoenix Safety Outfitters, CC#412241348 (Expires February 24, 2012), $1.00.
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $70,000.00.
This company is not debarred according to the Federal Excluded Parties Listing or the State Auditor's Findings For Recovery Database.
This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency because Firefighter Gloves are a necessary piece of safety equipment for firefighters. The manufacturer of the gloves previously used by the Fire Division recently ceased doing business. A delay in entering into this contract could potentially cause a delay in receiving these necessary items.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding to establish this option contract is budgeted in the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund. The Fire Division will be required to obtain approval to expend from their own appropriations for their estimated annual expenditures.
Title
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Firefighter Gloves with Pro Protection Group, LLC dba Phoenix Safety Outfitters; to authorize the expenditure of one (1) dollar to establish the contracts from the Mail, Print Services and UTC F...
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