CC MEETING: November 3, 2015
DATE: October 21, 2015
TO: Leonard Martin, City Manager
FROM: John Murphy, Fire Chief and Vince Priolo, Purchasing Manager
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Consider Approval Of The Purchase Of Fire Fighter Protective Clothing From Casco Industries, Inc. Through An Interlocal Agreement With BuyBoard In An Amount To Not Exceed $118,400.00.
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BACKGROUND:
This agenda item is for the purchase of protective clothing worn by fire fighters during emergency operations. Due to the anticipated replacement of damaged and outdated protective clothing and the establishment of a program to provide a set of back-up gear for front line fire fighters, Carrollton Fire Rescue (CFR) will surpass the $25,000 purchasing threshold during fiscal year 2016. CFR is seeking Council approval to purchase protective clothing in an amount not to exceed $118,400.00 during fiscal year 2016.
The protective clothing will be purchased through an interlocal agreement with Buyboard. Texas law authorizes this process so that the City can save the time of developing specifications and avoid the duplication of the competitive bidding process. Buyboard meets all State of Texas bidding requirements.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The protective clothing will be purchased from budgeted funds as indicated below:
ACCOUNTING UNIT LINE ITEM BUDGET AMOUNT
Fire Ops - 232001 Uniforms & Clothing - 60170 $118,400.00
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff recommends City Council approval to purchase protective clothing from Casco Industries, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $118,400.00. This purchase will be through an interlocal agreement with BuyBoard.