S65-S25987.A1 - Amend Council Motion No. 2017-0324, passed June 28, 2017, to increase the spending authority from $1,070,300.00 to $1,630,300.00 for the purchase of sock style structural firefighting hoods for the Houston Fire Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Chief of the Houston Fire Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council amend Council Motion No. 2017-0324, to increase the spending authority from $1,070,300.00 to $1,630,300.00 for the purchase of sock style structural firefighting hoods awarded to Lion First Responder PPE, Inc. for the Houston Fire Department.
The increase in spending authority is for the purchase of 4,000 additional sock style structural firefighting hoods. The additional hoods will bring the department into compliance with the National Fire Protection Association's 1851 standard that establishes the requirements for the care and maintenance of firefighting protective ensembles so as to reduce the health and safety risks associated with improper maintenance, contamination, and damage. The additional spending authority will enable the department to provide each firefighter with an extra hood to allow for cleaning and decontamination, after each use.
This award began June 30, 2017 for a thirty-six (36) month term with two one-year options in the amount not to exceed $1,070,300.00. Expenditures as of November 1, 2018 totaled $723,954.80. All other terms and conditions shall remain as previously approved by City Council.
This recommendation is made pursuant to Chapter 252, Section 252.022 (a)(2) “a procurement necessary to preserve or protect the public health and safety of the municipality’s residents” of the Texas Government Code for exempt procurements.
M/WBE Participation:
Zero-percentage goal document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY19 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Jerry Adams, Chief Procurement Officer Departmental Approval Authority Signature
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division