Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into contract with Fechheimer Brothers Company in the amount of $250,000 to purchase fire rated uniform undergarments for the Division of Fire; this is a one year blanket contract with the option to extend one additional year. These fire rated undergarments provide an extra layer of fire-resistant Nomex to the existing uniform compliment. These undergarments provide the same amount of durability as the other fire rated clothing and provide improved fit and comfort. While the cost of the garment is higher than the current cotton T-shirt, the Division of Fire anticipates improved safety and durability of the new undergarment. In wash and wear tests conducted by the Division of Fire, the new undergarment should hold its color and effectiveness to protect the Firefighter for a longer period of time.
Bid Information: Bid were solicited by the Purchasing Office via solicitation SA005436 and opened on 6/12/2014. The following bids were received:
Fechheimer Brothers Co. - Majority company - $79.25
Lion Apparel, Inc. - Majority company - $89.00
Vogelpohl Fire Equipment - Majority company - $103.00
TMMG AQC dba Elite Custom Uniforms - $122.71
After review of the bids, the Division of Fire recommends the bid submitted by Fechheimer Brothers as the lowest, most responsive and best bid. Fechheimer Brothers is not debarred according to the Excluded Parties listing of the Federal Government and is not listed in the Auditor of State database for Findings for Recovery.
Contract Compliance: Fechheimer Brothers Co. 311000330 - 06/12/2016
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance will authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Fire Division's General Fund. The division has budgeted $650,000.00 for uniforms in 2014. The Fire Division has encumbered $250,000.00 from the 2013 budget to be used with existing funding to commence with this purchase.
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