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HomeMy WebLinkAbout22J - FIRE HOSE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ~ ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APRIL 7, 2008 TITLE: CONTRACT AWARD FOR FIRE HOSE (SPEC. NO.08-023) APPROVED o As Recommended o As Amended o Ordinance on 151 Reading o Ordinance on 2nd Reading o Implementing Resolution o Set Public Hearing For " f ) A ~ ty;/- / (){ ~<~ CITY J'A~GER CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION Award a contract to L. N. Curtis & Sons for the purchase of fire hose for a one-year period with provision for three one-year renewals in an annual amount not to exceed $28,500; and increase the aggregate limit for miscellaneous supplies for the Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $25,000 annually. DISCUSSION The Fire Department has established an ongoing replacement program for fire hose at a rate of one engine load per year. The replaced fire hose is used on reserve fire apparatus or stored for unexpected emergencies. In 2006, through extensive field use testing, the Fire Department updated its hose specifications for quality and reliability. In the subsequent two solicitations for bid in 2006 and 2007, the recommended vendor has been the only responsive bidder. Addi tionally, L. N. Curtis & Sons provides miscellaneous fire equipment maintenance supplies and turnout garments for the Fire Department. The purchase of fire hose, when added to the vendor's fiscal purchases, will exceed the $25,000 aggregate limit. In order to facilitate future purchases, staff recommends an increase to the aggregate limit. 22J-1 Contract Award for Fire Hose April 7, 2008 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT Funds are available in the Fire Maintenance account (no. 11-327-6391). APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: ~C-4~ Marc E. Martin Fire Chief "- Q~u ~Lh-/~ tf-. Francisco Gutierrez ,u/ ~ ~xecutive Director v-~ Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency MEM: sp 22J-2