STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: June 23, 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 service price agreement for the purchase of firefighting tools, parts, and associated repairs of equipment for the Fire-Rescue Department - Casco Industries, Inc. in the estimated amount of $748,550 and Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. in the estimated amount of $335,460, lowest responsible bidders of two - Total estimated amount of $1,084,010 - Financing: General Fund
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a service price agreement is to establish firm pricing for services, 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 service price agreement will provide for the purchase of firefighting tools, parts, and associated repairs of equipment used in emergency response operations. Firefighting tools and parts include, but are not limited to: axes, nozzles, piston valves, adapters, hoses, and extinguishers. The purchase of parts and tools does not include installation; any and all new parts ordered will be installed by the Fire-Rescue Department. Associated repair services of firefighting equipment will be completed off-site by authorized providers.
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 ...
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