Explanation
Background: The ordinance authorizes the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Dive Rescue International, Inc. for the purchase of a Surface Supplied Air System for the Division of Fire, in an amount not to exceed $56,130.45. The Division of Fire has been approved for the purchase of a Surface Supplied Air System, which will be used by the Division of Fire DART (Dive and Rescue Team) during operations to provide an unlimited stream of breathing air from the surface for deep water rescues, swift-water floods, and underwater vehicle recoveries. It is now necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Dive Rescue International, Inc. for the purchase of this Surface Supplied Air System.
Bid Information
The Purchasing Office solicited competitive bids through Vendor Services from May 22, 2026 to June 18, 2026, for the purchase of a Surface Supplied Air System in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code, RFQ032888. Five Hundred Forty-Three vendors were solicited and one bid was received. The bids were opened and evaluated on June 18, 2026.
After the bids were evaluated, the Division of Fire recommends the award be given to Dive Rescue International, Inc. as they were the most responsive, responsible, and best bidder.
Contract Compliance: Dive Rescue International, Inc., Federal Tax ID 84-0916789, Vendor #010479
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure totaling $56,130.45, or so much thereof as may be needed, from within the General Operating Fund to meet the financial obligations of this contract.
Title
To authorize the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Dive Rescue International, Inc. for the purchase of a Surface Supplied Air System to be used by the Division of Fire Dive and Rescue Team (DART) during operations such as rescues, floods, an...
Click here for full text