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RESOLUTION NO. 23R-05-119: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL CITY COMMISSION APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE PIGGYBACK OF THE BENNETT FIRE PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC. CONTRACT BASED UPON THE SOLICITATION BY LAKE COUNTY (CONTRACT #22-730B) FOR THE PURCHASE OF BUNKER GEAR FOR USE BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000.00; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM THE APPROPRIATE BUDGET CODE NUMBER(S) UTILIZING CDBG FUNDING; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).
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Request Action:
A resolution is needed to waive competitive bidding and approve the piggyback of a contract between Lake County and Bennett Fire Products Company, Inc for the purchase of 50 sets of bunker gear.
Need:
Approval is needed to purchase 50 of 100 sets of bunker gear for fire fighters.
Summary Explanation/ Background:
It is the intentions of the Fire Department to acquire a second set of bunker gear for every personnel within our Fire Department for cancer prevention. Based on clear recommendations from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1851 for the health and safety of our firefighters, frequent cleaning of bunker gear is becoming the norm. The request for two sets of bunker gear is based on the argument that as one set becomes soiled or contaminated, a secondary set is needed for the firefighter to continue firefighting operations/readiness for the remainder of the shift and to prevent taking the unit out of service while minimizing the risks of cancer.
By one fire fighter affected via illness of death will cause a ripple effect to our community, which does not only impact the Fire Department and our community as a whole. Is also affects their families. When Fire Department staff are provided with protective equipment, this reduces the incidents of illness and disease, allowing them to be available to provide service to the citizens in need.
This purchase is advantageous to the Fire Department and the community as a whole.
Attachments:
1. Lake County Contract
2. Bennett Proposal
Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
Funding is budgeted in CDBG 625 fund for this purchase.
Estimated Time for Presentation:
None
Master Plan:
Goal 1: Clean, Green Sustainable Environment
[ ] Increase mass transit ridership [ ] Reduce City energy consumption
[ ] Reduce water consumption
Goal 2: Safe and Secure City of Lauderhill
[ ] Crime in lower 50% in Broward [ ] Residents feel safe in neighborhood
[ ] Reduce emergency fatalities
Goal 3: Open Spaces and Active Lifestyle for all ages
[ ] Increase participation in youth sports [ ] Add new park land and amenities
[ ] Increase attendance at cultural programs and classes
Goal 4: Growing Local Economy, Employment and Quality of Commercial Areas
[ ] Increase commercial tax base [ ] Increase employment in Lauderhill businesses
[ ] Decrease noxious and blighted uses in commercial areas
Goal 5: Quality Housing at all Price Ranges and Attractive Communities
[ ] Neighborhood signs and active HOAs [ ] Housing & streets improved, litter reduced
[ ] Increase proportion of single family homes and owner occupied housing
Goal 6: Efficient and Effective City Government, Customer Focused & Values Diversity
[ ] Improves City efficiency [ ] Increase use of Information Technology
[ ] Increases residents perception of Lauderhill as an excellent place to live