P33-WS1253302376 - Approve the purchase in the amount of $128,712.29 for Paratech Air Bag and various accompanying accessories from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. through the Buyboard Purchasing Cooperative for the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security, on behalf of the Houston Fire Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Mayor's Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve the purchase of twelve (12) Paratech Air Lifting Bag kits, eighteen (18) Paratech Hydrafusion Struts, two (2) Paratech Rescue Air Cushions, and various accompanying accessories on behalf of the Houston Fire Department (HFD) in the total amount of $128,712.29, from the Buyboard Purchasing Cooperative supplier, Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc.
The Paratech Air Lifting Bag kits, Paratech Hydrafusion Struts, and Paratech Rescue Air Cushions are designed for use in emergency situations that require the lifting, stabilization, or displacement of heavy objects due to collapse, structural damage, automobile accidents, industrial emergencies, etc. The accompanying accessories include items such as carrying cases, valve kits, extension converters, and adapters.
This recommendation is made pursuant to subsection 271.102(c) of the Texas Local Government Code, which provides that "a local government that purchases goods or services from a cooperative purchasing program or organization satisfies any state law requiring the local government to seek competitive bids for the purchase of the goods or services.”
MWBE Participation:
M/WBE Zero Percentage Goal Document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
Hire Houston First:
Hire Houston First does not apply to this expenditure, because it involves the use of federal funds and is subject to procurement rules of the federal government.
Fiscal Note:
No Fiscal Note is required on grant items.
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Jedediah Greenfield
Chief Procurement Officer
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Department Approval Authority
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Estimated Spending Authority:
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Department
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FY2025
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Out Years
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Total
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Mayor's Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security
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$128,712.29
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$0.00
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$128,712.29
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