Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation is for the option to establish a Universal Term Contract (UTC) for Sensit P400 gas monitors, accessories and parts for the specified gas monitors. The Division of Fire is the primary user. Sensit P400 gas monitors are used by Fire Fighters to detect and alert users of dangerous gases in work areas at emergency scenes. The term of the proposed option contract would be approximately three (3) years, expiring July 31, 2020, with the option to renew for one (1) additional one (1) year period. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on July 13, 2017.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of Section 329.06 relating to competitive bidding (Request for Quotation No. RFQ005991). One (1) bid was received.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award to the overall lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder as follows:
FireCraft Safety Products, LLC: CC015862; Items 1-74; $1.00
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $50,000.00, Division of Fire, the primary user.
This 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, Sensit P400 Gas Monitors, Accessories and Parts for use by Fire Fighters to detect and alert users of dangerous gases in work areas would be delayed and the efficient delivery of valuable public services will be slowed.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding to establish an option contract is from the General Fund. City Agencies will be required to obtain approval to expend from their own appropriations for their estimated annual expenditures.
Title
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Sensit P400 Gas Monitors...
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