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
Fund
FY 2026
FY 2027
Future Years
General Fund
$200,000.00
$1,100,000.00
$1,850,000.00
LOCAL PARTICIPATION
Prime
Status
Workforce %
Casco Industries, Inc
Local
10.00%
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Method of Evaluation for Award Type:
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