PILLAR: Safe
AGENDA DATE: May 27, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Dallas Fire-Rescue Department
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize a three-year cooperative purchasing agreement for firefighting personal protection equipment for Dallas the Fire Rescue Department with Casco Industries, Inc. through the Local Government Purchasing cooperative (BuyBoard) agreement - Estimated amount of $3,150,000.00 - Financing: General Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a master agreement is to establish firm pricing for goods, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis according to annual budgetary appropriations. The estimated amount is intended as guidance rather than a cap on spending under the agreement, so that actual need combined with the amount budgeted will determine the amount spent under this agreement.
This agreement will allow for the purchase of firefighting personal protection equipment to be used in emergency firefighting responses. Items to be included in this agreement are as follows:
• Internal harnesses
• Escape belts
• Helmet cairns
• Boots
• Gloves
• Hoods
• Suspenders
The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) 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 2026 |
FY 2027 |
Future Years |
|
General Fund |
$200,000.00 |
$1,100,000.00 |
$1,850,000.00 |
LOCAL PARTICIPATION
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Prime |
Status |
Workforce % |
|
Casco Industries, Inc |
Local |
10.00% |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Method of Evaluation for Award Type:
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Cooperative Purchasing Agreement |
• 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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• The cooperative purchasing agreement is an alternative method of meeting the requirements for competitive bidding or competitive sealed proposals, not an exception from that requirement |
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
Casco Industries, Inc.
1517 West North Carrier Parkway
Grand Prairie, Texas 75050
Robert Shaumbury, President