Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish a Universal Term Contract (UTC) for the option to purchase Fire Helmets, Accessories and Replacement Parts with Fire Safety Services, Inc. This contract will provide the Division of Fire with Fire Helmets, Accessories and Replacement Parts. Fire Helmets, Accessories and Replacement Parts protect Firefighters’ heads and neck from hazards. The term of the proposed option contract would be approximately three (3) years, expiring September 30, 2024 with the option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on September 23, 2021. In addition, the expenditure of $1.00 is hereby authorized from General Budget Reservation BRPO001670.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of Section 329 relating to competitive bidding (Request for Quotation No. RFQ019671). One (1) bid was received.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award to the overall lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder as follows:
Fire Safety Services, Inc., CC #006498, expires 09/14/2023, All Items, $1.00
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $45,000.00, Division of Fire.
Emergency Designation: The Finance and Management Department respectfully requests this legislation be considered an emergency ordinance to ensure a reliable supply of Fire Helmets, Accessories and Replacement Parts for use by the Division of Fire.
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.
FISCAL IMPACT: The expenditure of $1.00 is hereby authorized from General Budget Reservation BRPO001670. Division of Fire will be required to obtain approval to expend from their own appropriations for their estimated annual ...
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