Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish a Universal Term Contract (UTC) for the option to purchase Firefighting Turnout Gear with Phoenix Safety Outfitters, LLC. The Division of Fire is the sole user for services and materials to supply all active Firefighters with bunker gear to be worn while on any and all EMS or fire runs. The term of the proposed option contract would be approximately three (3) years, expiring September 30, 2028, with the option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions. In addition, the expenditure of $1.00 is hereby authorized from General Budget Reservation BRPO003264.
A formal best value proposal (BVP) solicitation was published for the purchase of Firefighter Turnout Gear.
Proposals were evaluated by a Five (5) member committee, based upon various criteria including specification conformity, ability and customer service, field evaluation, combative evaluation, laundry evaluation, breakdown and assembly and cost resulting in an award recommendation to Phoenix Safety Outfitters, LLC.
BID INFORMATION: Request for Quotation RFQ028666 was advertised and proposals were opened October 17, 2024. Six (6) responses were received.
An evaluation committee consisting of five (5) representatives from the Department of Public Safety. Each member of the committee scored and ranked the proposals. All offers and cost proposals were evaluated in compliance with Columbus City Code 329, the committee submitted final rankings.
Phoenix Safety Outfitters, LLC. received the highest score, 95 out of 100 points. The selected Offeror provides Lion branded turnout gear which includes the bunker pants, jackets and all accessories to assembly the fit. The awarded vendor also provides services with specific measurements and tailoring of the gear for each individual firefighter to ensure total capsulation of the individual for their health and safety.
The request for purchase of Firefi...
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