CC MEETING: September 6, 2016
DATE: August 30, 2016
TO: Leonard Martin, City Manager
FROM: John Murphy, Fire Chief
Vince Priolo, Purchasing Manager
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Consider Approval Of The Purchase Of Firefighter Protective Clothing From Casco Industries, Inc. Through An Interlocal Agreement With BuyBoard In An Amount Not To Exceed $190,000.00.
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BACKGROUND:
This item is for the purchase of protective clothing worn by firefighters during emergency operations. This purchase is due to the anticipated replacement of damaged and outdated protective clothing and the establishment of a program to provide a set of back-up gear for front line firefighters. Carrollton Fire Rescue is seeking Council approval to purchase protective clothing in an amount not to exceed $190,000.00.
The protective clothing will be purchased from Casco Industries, Inc. 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:
COST CENTER LINE ITEM BUDGET AMOUNT
232001 60170 $190,000.00
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff recommends City Council approve the purchase of protective clothing from Casco Industries, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $190,000.00 through an interlocal agreement with BuyBoard.