S59-E25372-A1 - Amend Council Motion No. 2015-0344 to increase the spending authority from $300,027.00 to $538,902.00 for the Purchase of Personal Protective Footwear through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) for the Houston Fire Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Interim Fire Chief of the Houston Fire Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an amendment to Council Motion No. 2015-0344 to increase the spending authority for the purchase of personal protective footwear awarded to Casco Industries, Inc. from $300,027.00 to $538,902.00.
Council Motion No. 2015-0344, passed May 27, 2015, provided authorization to utilize the H-GAC contractor, Casco Industries, Inc. for a twenty-nine (29) month term in an amount not to exceed $300,027.00. This award provides for the purchases of personal protective footwear, as needed, throughout the year for classified employees involved in firefighting activities. The footwear is specifically made to resist contamination and provide protection against fires and other situations that are life threatening. Expenditures as of August 15, 2016 totaled $294,294.00. Due to additional footwear purchases for approximately 385 graduating Fire cadets and footwear replacements attributable to damage, contamination or excessive wear, funds were depleted at an advanced speed during FY16. The additional spending authority in an amount not to exceed $238,875.00 will ensure the purchase of approximately 750 pairs of footwear during the remainder of the awarded term. All other terms and conditions shall remain as previously approved by City Council.
M/WBE:
M/WBE zero-percent goal document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
Hire Houston First:
This procurement is exempt from the City’s Hire Houston First Ordinance. Bids/proposals were not solicited because the Department is utilizing an Inter-local Agreement or Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for this purchase.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY17 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policy Ord. 2014-1078.
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John J. Gillespie, Chief Procurement Officer Departmental Approval Authority Signature
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division