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Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-195 authorizing the purchase of firefighter bunker gear from Casco Industries, Inc. through the City’s cooperative purchasing agreement with BuyBoard in the amount of $78,483.09; and take appropriate action.
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REQUESTOR:
Fire Department
BACKGROUND:
As part of the Fire Department’s bunker gear replacement program, the Fire Department is due to replace gear according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting in FY 2024-2025.
DISCUSSION:
The Fire Department orders Globe bunker gear sets and related items (boots, etc.) and will collectively spend more than $50,000 with Casco Industries, Inc. (Casco), which requires Council approval. This purchase is being made through the City’s cooperative purchasing agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard), and Casco is also a sole source provider.
In FY 2024-25, the Fire Department budgeted $131,200 to purchase, replace, clean, repair, and inspect bunker gear. The cost to purchase end-of-life bunker gear sets, including related items (coats, pants, and boots), and to outfit new firefighters due to retirements, resignations, and the addition of three full-time employees will be $78,483.09. This amount includes a minimum 5% increase per vendor, which will be effective December 31, 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budgeted financial impact $78,483.09.
DISTRICT:
All
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. I move to approve Resolution 2024-195 as presented.
2. I move to approve Resolution 2024-195 with modifications.
3. I move to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution No. 2024-195
2. Casco Quote
3. Casco Globe Sole Source Letter