L11358-A1 – Approve an amending ordinance authorizing a first amendment to the contract 4600011358 between the City of Houston and Cypress Creek Volunteer Fire Department, to extend the contract term from December 31, 2016 to December 31, 2021, to revise the response and protocol, and increase the maximum contract amount from $305,000.00 to $768,000.00 for supplemental firefighting services for the Houston Fire Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Fire Chief for the Houston Fire Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an amending ordinance authorizing a first amendment to contract between the City of Houston and Cypress Creek Volunteer Fire Department (CCVFD), to extend the contract term from December 31, 2016 to December 31, 2021, revise the response and protocol of the scope of services, and increase the maximum contract amount from $305,000.00 to $768,000.00 for supplemental firefighting services within an area of the City of Houston known as the (“City”) Willowbrook Mall area for the Houston Fire Department.
As consideration for performance of supplemental firefighting services, the City shall pay CCVFD an amount of compensation determined annually based upon a rate of $0.01 per $100.00 of assessed valuation of all taxable property within the Fire Protection Area as certified by the Harris County Appraisal District for the immediately preceding tax year.
Under the terms of this current contract, CCVFD provides manpower and firefighting equipment when responding to all “Standard Box Alarms” assignments, and responds to all “Still Alarms” and to major accidents requiring extrication as well. The Response and Protocol section of the scope of services is amended requiring CCVFD to supply the following equipment: (2) 2 FEMA Type 1 Engine, and (1) 100-ft. Aerial Ladder Truck when responding to all “Standard Box Alarm” assignments, or greater, as requested by HFD, and that additional equipment be made available upon request by the City, when necessary. CCVFD shall also ensure that a minimum of four (4) personnel per apparatus respond to any incident within the Fire Protection Area.
M/WBE Participation:
M/WBE zero-percentage goal document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
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 Department Approval Authority Signature
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division