STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: September 23, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Elizabeth Reich
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the purchase of a mobile ventilation training trailer and nine forcible entry training props for the Fire-Rescue Department - FireVent, LLC in the amount of $72,875 and Firehouse Innovations, Corp. in the amount of $63,693, lowest responsible bidders of four - Total not to exceed $136,568 - Financing: General Fund
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BACKGROUND
This purchase will provide for a mobile ventilation training trailer and nine forcible entry training props.
The mobile ventilation training trailer will be used to conduct training with Dallas Fire-Rescue members on performing vertical ventilation during active fire scenarios. The nine forcible entry training props will mimic forcible entry operations on residential and commercial doors used to gain access during emergency situations. All training will be conducted with members who may be assigned to perform vertical ventilation or forcible entry operations in the field. The training equipment will provide safe and realistic scenarios in a simulated environment to ensure members are proficient in performing safe and effective field operations.
As part of the solicitation process and in an effort to increase competition, the Office of Procurement Services used its procurement system to send out email notifications to vendors registered under relevant commodity codes. To further increase competition, the Office of Procurement Services uses historical solicitation information, the Internet, and vendor contact information obtained from user departments to contact additional vendors. Additionally, in an effort to secure more competition, the Office of Business Diversity sent notifications to chambers of commerce and advocacy groups to ensure maximu...
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