STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Safety
AGENDA DATE: May 8, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Fire-Rescue Department
EXECUTIVE: Jon Fortune
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the purchase of two Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometers with associated equipment and supplies for Dallas Fire-Rescue Department with Farrwest Environmental Supply, INC. through the Houston Galveston Area Council cooperative agreement - Not to exceed $359,110.00 - Financing: 2022 Homeland Security-Urban Area Security Initiative 23-25 Fund
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BACKGROUND
This item will allow for the purchase of two Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometers with associated equipment and supplies. The Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer with associated equipment and supplies includes two G510 GC/MS; Field Ready Kits, which enables the hazardous materials management teams to analyze all phases of matter (liquid, solid, vapor) by performing rapid field-confirmation of a chemical hazard. The G510 is capable of detecting explosives, environmental pollutants and Chemical Warfare Agents to include Novichok, which is a 4th generation chemical warfare agent.
Advanced testing instruments, such as gas chromatography and mass spectrometry devices allow for increased ability to detect and identify contaminants. Additionally, this equipment will provide advanced real-time field instruments for perimeter air monitoring.
The Department of Information Resources cooperative agreement is authorized by Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and Subchapter F, Chapter 271, Texas Local Government Code. Section 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code authorizes a local government to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Program with another local government or a local cooperative organization.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2024 |
FY 2025 |
Future Years |
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2022 Homeland Security-Urban Area Security Initiative 23-25 Fund |
$359,110.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
M/WBE INFORMATION
In accordance with the City’s Business Inclusion and Development Policy adopted on September 23, 2020, by Resolution No. 20-1430, as amended, the M/WBE participation on this contract is as follows:
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Contract Amount |
Procurement Category |
M/WBE Goal |
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$359,110.00 |
Goods |
N/A |
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M/WBE Subcontracting % |
M/WBE Overall % |
M/WBE Overall Participation $ |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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• The Business Inclusion and Development Policy does not apply to Cooperative Purchasing Agreements. |
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• Farrwest Environmental Supply, INC. - 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
Farrwest Environmental Supply, INC.
108 Commercial Place
Schertz, TX. 78154
Eileen Adams , President
Jim Farr, Vice President