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COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
TITLE:
CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH
L.N. CURTIS & SONS FOR
FIRE HOSE (SPEC. NO. 08-023)
CITY MANAGE
RECOMMENDED ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APPROVED
? As Recommended
? As Amended
? Ordinance on 1St Reading
? Ordinance on 2nd Reading
? Implementing Resolution
? Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
Renew the contract with L.N. Curtis & Sons for the purchase of fire hose for a one-year period in an
annual amount not to exceed $36,000, and increase the aggregate limit by $25,000 for
miscellaneous supplies for the Fire Department in an annual amount not to exceed $61,000.
DISCUSSION
Each of the 10 fire stations house a fire engine outfitted with approximately 2,900 feet of fire hose.
The Fire Department has established an ongoing replacement program for fire hose at a rate of one
engine load per year, eliminating the need for mass purchases. The replaced fire hose is used on
reserve fire apparatus or stored for unexpected emergencies, ensuring quick access to water supply.
On April 7, 2008, the City Council awarded a contract to L.N. Curtis & Sons for a one-year period with
provision for three one-year renewals. The vendor has performed satisfactorily during the past
contract period and has agreed to renew the contract. Staff recommends the third renewal of the
contract.
Additionally, L.N. Curtis & Sons provides miscellaneous equipment, supplies, and turnout garments
for the Fire Department. The purchase of the fire hose, when combined with previous purchases by
the Fire Department during the current fiscal year, will exceed the $25,000 aggregate limit. In order to
facilitate future purchases, staff recommends an increase to the aggregate limit.
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Contract Renewal for Fire Hose
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Fire Maintenance Other Contractual Services account (no. 01115360-
63001).
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
David Thomas
Fire Chief
Fire Department
Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency
EG
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