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REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
MARCH 15, 2004
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
TITLE:
CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR
FIREFIGHTER PROTECTIVE
TURNOUT CLOTHING
(SPEC. NO. 03-003)
APPROVED
CJ As Recommended
CJ As Amended
CJ Ordinance on 1 st Reading
CJ Ordinance on 2nd Reading
CJ Implementing Resolution
CJ Set Public Hearing For
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CITY MANAGER
CONTINUED TO
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FILE NUMBER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Amend the contract with L.N. Curtis & Sons for firefighter protective
clothing based on the City of Carlsbad' scontract with L.N. Curtis &
Sons, in an amount not to exceed $40,000; and add an additional $10,000
. on the annual blanket contract for fire safety and rescue equipment.
DISCUSSION
The California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (CalOSHA)
mandates minimum requirements for firefighter protective turnout
clothing. In compliance with the National Fire Protection Agency
(NFPA) requirements of five-year service life, the Fire Department has
established a replacement schedule for turnout clothing. With
approximately 200 firefighters and 60 reserve firefighters, the
replacement program is an ongoing process.. The recommended actions
will allow for another phase of turnout coat and trouser replacement.
On February 3, 2003, the City Council awarded a contract to L.N. Curtis
& Sons for the purchase of firefighter protective turnout clothing
based upon the City of Carlsbad contract. The contract has since
expired and updated specifications are being prepared for a new bid.
During the interim period, L. N. Curtis & Sons has agreed to provide
General Services Administration (GSA) pricing until a new contract is
established.
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Contract Amendment
Protective Turnout
(Spec. 03-003)
March 15, 2004
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for Firefighter
Clothing
In addition, the City establishes blanket order contracts with various
vendors on an annual basis. The contracts facilitate purchases that
are required on a recurring basis and reduce the number of small value
orders. Such orders include special safety and rescue equipment such
as tools for fire apparatus, rope and harnesses, and hose adapters and
nozzles. The purchase of the firefighter protective clothing, whèn
added to the vendor's fiscal purchases, will exceed the $10,000
aggregate total, and require Council approval. Staff recommends
Council approval of a $lO,OOO blanket order contract.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Fire Department's Fire Maintenance Operating
Materials and Suppl'es account (account no. 11-327-6391).
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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& Mgmt. Services Agency
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