HomeMy WebLinkAbout22D - RESCUE EXTRACTION EQUIPREQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
DECEMBER 1, 2008
TITLE:
CONTRACT AWARD FOR RESCUE
EXTRACTION EQUIPMENT
(SPEC. NO. 08-070)
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APPROVED
^ As Recommended
^ As Amended
^ Ordinance on 1st Reading
^ Ordinance on 2~d Reading
^ Implementing Resolution
^ Set Public Hearing For_
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CONTINUED TO
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CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Award a contract to Fire Service Specification &
Extraction Equipment in the amount of $72,410.
DISCUSSION
Supply for Rescue
On April 7, 2008, the City Council accepted a $250,401 grant from the
State of California Governor's Office of Homeland Security under the
Metropolitan Medical Response System Program. The program was created in
1996 to assist highly populated jurisdictions achieve enhanced capability
to respond to an event caused by a terrorist act.
The Fire Department uses hydraulic rescue tools in life saving situations.
The hydraulic tools currently in use by the Fire Department are over
twenty years old. New extraction equipment is lighter, more durable and
has increased reach capacity. The purchase of new extraction equipment
enhances the Fire Department's response capabilities in an emergency.
Santa Ana City Ordinance No. NS-2312 authorizes
against contracts from any public agency utilizing
The City of Los Angeles' contract with Fire Service
was awarded as a result of open, competitive bidding
requirements. Staff recommends the purchase of
equipment.
the City to purchase
a competitive process..
Specification & Supply
~, and meets the City's
the rescue extraction
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Contract Award for Rescue Extrication Equipment
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Metropolitan Medical Response System 2007 Grant
account (no. 146-339-6391).
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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Marc E. Martin
Fire Chief
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Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency
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