STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: November 11, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Elizabeth Reich
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SUBJECT
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Authorize an increase in funds for the City Manager to purchase additional personal protective equipment and disinfectant items in response to the COVID-19 pandemic with various suppliers - Not to exceed $2,000,000, from $5,000,000 to $7,000,000 - Financing: U.S. Department of Treasury - Coronavirus Relief Funds
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BACKGROUND
This action will authorize an increase in funds for the City Manager to purchase additional 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. Due to the prolonged effects of the COVID-19 pandemic the City is in need of additional PPE. Therefore, this agenda item will increase amount of funds authorized for 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 wi...
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