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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />NOVEMBER 15, 2010 <br />TITLE: <br />CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH <br />L.N. CURTIS 8� SONS FOR <br />FIRE HOSE (SPEC. NO. 08 -023) <br />����. <br />CITY MANAGER <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />APPROVED <br />� As Recommended <br />� As Amended <br />D Ordinance on �s` Reading <br />0 Ordinance on 2ntl Reading <br />� Implementing Resolution <br />� Set Public Hearing For_ <br />CONTINUED TO <br />i�i��sn.r_r� <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />Renew the contract with L.N. Curtis &Sons for the purchase of fire hose for aone -year period in an <br />annual amount not to exceed $32,000, and increase the aggregate limit by $25,000 for <br />miscellaneous supplies for the Fire Department in an annual amount not to exceed $57,000. <br />DISCUSSION <br />Each of the 10 fire stations house a fire engine, outfitted with approximately 2,900 feet of fire hose. <br />The Fire Department has established an ongoing replacement program for fire hose at a rate of one <br />engine load per year, eliminating the need for mass purchases. The replaced fire hose is used on <br />reserve fire apparatus or stored for unexpected emergencies, ensuring quick access to water supply. <br />On April 7, 2008, the City Council awarded a contract to L.N. Curtis &Sons for aone -year period with <br />provision for three one -year renewals. The vendor has performed satisfactorily during the past <br />contract period and has agreed to renew the contract_ Staff recommends the second renewal of the <br />contract. <br />Additionally, L.N_ Curtis &Sons provides miscellaneous equipment, supplies, and turnout garments <br />for the Fire Department. The purchase of the fire hose, when combined with previous purchases by <br />the Fire Department during the current fiscal year, will exceed the $25,000 aggregate limit. In order to <br />facilitate future purchases, staff recommends an increase to the aggregate limit. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />Funds are available in the Fire Maintenance Other Contractual Services account (no. 01 1 1 5360- <br />63001 ). <br />c� �_ � �� <br />David Thomas <br />Fire Chief <br />Fire Department <br />EG <br />APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: <br />Francisco Gutierrez �1� <br />Executive Director "" 0 <br />Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency <br />22E -1 <br />