Explanation
Background: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into contract for turnout gear for the Division of Fire from Honeywell First Responder Products, dba, Morning Pride Manufacturing. The Fire Division has a reoccurring need to replace sets of gear for current personnel that is beyond its useful life and has high maintenance costs. Turnout gear is the very outer layer of a firefighter’s uniform and is their first line of defense. It is also referred to as personal protective equipment or PPE and includes their jacket and pants.
Bid Information: Solicitation SA005475 was advertised and proposals were opened on July 17, 2014. One hundred two (102) suppliers were notified of the solicitation (MBR:2; M1A:1; F1:2). Four (4) responses were received.
An evaluation committee consisting of three representatives from the Fire Division, one from the Equal Opportunity Business Office, one from the Finance Management Office, and two from the Public Safety Director’s Office evaluated the responses. Of the four vendors that submitted proposals, three were selected for further evaluation and scoring. This included hands-on combative testing of the turnout gear. All three finalists were invited to submit pricing. The scoring was reevaluated/revised to include pricing. The Department of Finance and Management, Purchasing Division, negotiated with Honeywell, and received revised pricing as well as a longer term through September 30, 2017 with the option to extend for two (2) additional one (1) year periods. Honeywell lowered their pricing which results in a savings to the city of $54.64 per set from their original bid and $40.66 per set from our current contract price.
A waiver of the Columbus City Codes is being requested as the current City Code does not provide an RFP process for goods.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award to:
Honeywell First Responder Products, dba, Morning Pride Manufacturing; CC# 311608763, expires 07/09/2...
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