STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: January 13, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Elizabeth Reich
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a three-year master agreement for the purchase of emergency road flares - Standard Fusee Corporation dba Orion Safety Products, lowest responsible bidder of two - Estimated amount of $439,860 - Financing: General Fund
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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. We anticipate the following City departments will use this agreement:
* Fire-Rescue Department
* Police Department
This master agreement will provide for the purchase of emergency road flares for the Police Department and the Fire-Rescue Department. The Police and Fire-Rescue departments use flares to increase visibility and point out accident locations and other traffic hazards. Road flares are utilized in emergency response scenarios, marking restricted traffic areas to ensure accident victims, emergency personnel, and the general public remain safe when emergency responders are on the scene. The low profile and high visibility factor make these devices ideal for outdoor temporary use when standard barricades are not available and an area is required to be marked. Additionally, the general public is familiar with these devices and associates the devices to "caution" or "dangerous conditions" which benefit the safety of both the public and emergency responders.
As part of the solicitation process and in an effort to increa...
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