Title
Firefighter Helmets and Boots
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract for the purchase of Firefighter Helmets and Boots for three years to the following:
‒ Atlantic Emergency Solutions Inc.,
‒ Municipal Emergency Services,
‒ Newton’s Fire and Safety Equipment Inc., and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to two, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Reginald Johnson, Fire
Kevin Gordon, Fire
Damien Owens, Fire
Explanation
§ New and replacement helmets and boots are needed for the anticipated hiring of 60 new recruits every year, and to replace a percentage of helmets and boots each year on an eight-year replacement cycle.
§ On May 18, 2018, the City issued an Invitation to Bid for firefighter helmets and boots; six bids were received.
§ Atlantic Emergency Solutions Inc., Municipal Emergency Services, and Newton’s Fire and Safety were selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidders to each provide specific products included in the solicitation.
§ The total annual expenditure for all three contracts is estimated to be $175,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goal is established because there are no subcontracting opportunities (Part B: Section 2.1 (a) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Fire Department Operating Budget