Item 09 - Contracts for Nitrile Safety Gloves

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Police Department www.santa-ana.org/pd Item # 9 City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Staff Report November 16, 2021 TOPIC: Contracts for Nitrile Safety Gloves AGENDA TITLE: Award Contracts to JC Dental Supply and Medzon Health for Nitrile Examination/Safety Gloves in the Annual Aggregate Amount not to Exceed $150,000, Not to Exceed $300,000 Over the Two-Year Term, with Three One-Year Renewal Options (Specification No. 21-101) (General Fund) RECOMMENDED ACTION Award blanket order contracts to JC Dental Supply and Medzon Health to provide nitrile examination gloves for a two-year period beginning November 16, 2021 and expiring November 15, 2023 in the annual aggregate amount of $150,000 for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $300,000 over the two-year period, with provisions for three one- year renewals by mutual agreement. Subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. DISCUSSION Law enforcement personnel come into contact with bloodborne pathogens, narcotics, and harmful chemicals daily. Therefore, it is essential to wear safety gloves when working with unknown hazards to protect staff's hands from infection and contamination. Nitrile safety gloves are durable and resistant to various chemicals, narcotics, and other physical hazards that can cause cuts, bruises, and piercings on the hands. To protect evidence, staff must wear gloves to avoid cross-contamination. Additionally, OSHA Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Bloodborne Pathogens, requires the use of safety gloves. An Invitation for Bid for nitrile examination/safety gloves was advertised on August 25, 2021 on the City’s online bid and management publication system. A summary of the Invitation for Bid and bids received is as follows: 399 Vendors notified 7 Santa Ana vendors notified 128 Vendors downloaded the bid packet