STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Safety
AGENDA DATE: August 12, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Fire-Rescue Department
EXECUTIVE: Jon Fortune
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize the purchase of decontamination systems and the associated supplies for the Fire-Rescue Department with AeroClave, LLC through the GSA Advantage cooperative agreement - Not to exceed $1,200,000.00 - Financing: U.S. Department of Justice Grant Funds
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BACKGROUND
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law to provide swift and direct economic assistance to individuals, businesses, and governmental agencies in order to mitigate the impact of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 pandemic (COVID-19). With a total cost of $2.2 trillion, the CARES Act is the largest economic relief bill in United States history, and it funds a wide range of programs designed to limit the economic fallout associated with stay-at-home and social distancing orders throughout the nation.
The CARES Act authorized the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) program to provide funding to assist eligible states, local units of government, and tribes in preventing, preparing for, and responding to the coronavirus. CESF funds were distributed utilizing the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) formula, and only direct recipients of JAG funds were eligible for a direct CESF award. Allowable expenses include equipment and supplies for law enforcement and medical personnel to limit the risk and spread of COVID-19.
The City of Dallas will use CESF funding to purchase decontamination systems with applicators and the associated supplies disinfectant solution for use in Dallas Fire-Rescue 72 ambulances. These purchases will help to limit the spread of bacteria and viruses such as COVID-19 in City facilities, and from person-to-person contact for first responders.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On April 22, 2020, City Council authorized the City Manager to execute any and all grant agreements necessary to receive COVID-19 funding from federal and state sources by Resolution No. 20-0644.
On June 24, 2020, City Council authorized acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) for the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (Grant No. 2020-VD-BX-1776, CFDA No. 16.034), in the amount of $2,282,871.00 to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) for the period January 20, 2020 through January 31, 2022; and execution of the grant agreement and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement by Resolution No. 20-1014.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2020 |
FY 2021 |
Future Years |
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U.S. Department of Justice Grant Funds |
$1,200,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
M/WBE INFORMATION
In accordance with the City’s Business Inclusion and Development Plan adopted on October 22, 2008, by Resolution No. 08-2826, as amended, the M/WBE participation on this contract is as follows:
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Contract Amount |
Category |
M/WBE Goal |
M/WBE % |
M/WBE $ |
|
$1,200,000.00 |
CO-OP |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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• The Business Inclusion and Development Plan does not apply to Cooperative Purchasing Agreements (CO-OPs). |
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AeroClave, LLC - Non-Local; Workforce - 0.00% Local |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Method of Evaluation for Award Type:
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Cooperative Purchasing |
• Cooperative Purchasing Agreements enable the City to associate with State agencies, other local governments, or local cooperative organizations comprised of other state and local governments, to leverage market buying power and enable the City to purchase goods or services at lower prices |
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• Cooperative Purchasing is an alternative method of meeting the requirements for competitive bidding or competitive sealed proposals, not an exception from that requirement |
OWNER
AeroClave, LLC
4001 Forsyth Rd.
Winter Park, FL 32792
Ronald Brown, President