STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: May 27, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Elizabeth Reich
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the City Manager to purchase personal protective equipment and disinfectants items in response to the COVID-19 pandemic with various suppliers - Not to exceed $5,000,000 - Financing: U.S. Department of Treasury - Coronavirus Relief Funds
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BACKGROUND
This action will authorize the City Manager to purchase personal protective equipment (PPE) and disinfectant items in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The City has had to purchase unusual amounts of PPE and disinfectant items due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The City's need, along with other entities around the world, has strained the supply chain for PPE and disinfectant items, creating extraordinary market conditions. This global supply chain disruption requires the City's procurement process to be increasingly agile to protect public health and safety. In attempts to project public health and safety needs of the residents of the City, staff has developed data to support bona fide estimated quantities for PPE and disinfectant items for the next three months. Therefore, this agenda item will authorize the City Manager to make efficient purchases of PPE and disinfectants through individual purchase that are both price conscious and time sensitive. Items to be purchased through this action include but are not limited to:
* N95, KN95, surgical, and cloth masks
* Nitrile, latex, and non-latex gloves
* Head and boot covers
* Face shields and goggles
* Disinfecting sprays and wipes
Goods purchased through this authorization will be procured utilizing applicable procurement guidelines pursuant to State law, the City Charter, the City Code, and all applicable City rules, policies, and regulations. The Office of Procurement Services ...
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