Explanation
BACKGROUND: To modify and extend the existing contract for the option to purchase Turnout Gear for the Division of Fire, to and including July 31, 2009. Formal bids were opened by the Purchasing Office on June 17, 2004.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 ( SA001156). 71 bids solicited: (MBE-4, FBE-2). Five (5) bids received. FL002240 with Total Fire Group/Morning Pride was established. As the original contract provided for modification & extensions, and that period has passed, it is necessary to request a waiver to extend the established contract. The Division of Fire has determined the need to field test new materials used in the production of turnout gear since the City's last bid specifications were developed. The field test will allow the Division to determine durability, enhance safety and possibly reduce costs. Total Fire has agreed to this extension with prices to continue at a 62.58% discount off of 2009 retail list price resulting in increases of between 1.1% and 1.7%.
Total Fire Group/Morning Pride, contract compliance #311608763, expires 9/14/09
Estimated Annual Expenditure: $500,000.00
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search. This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency because, without emergency action, no less than 37 days will be added to this procurement cycle and the efficient delivery of valuable public services will be slowed.
1. Amount of additional funds: The estimated annual expenditure for the contract is $500,000.00.
2. Reason additional needs were not foreseen: An extension was provided for in the original contract and has been utilized. However, the Division requires additional time to conduct research and develop bid specifications for a n...
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