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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION A . CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MARCH 15, 2004 CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: TITLE: CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR FIREFIGHTER PROTECTIVE TURNOUT CLOTHING (SPEC. NO. 03-003) APPROVED CJ As Recommended CJ As Amended CJ Ordinance on 1 st Reading CJ Ordinance on 2nd Reading CJ Implementing Resolution CJ Set Public Hearing For ~- CITY MANAGER CONTINUED TO ¡JI FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION Amend the contract with L.N. Curtis & Sons for firefighter protective clothing based on the City of Carlsbad' scontract with L.N. Curtis & Sons, in an amount not to exceed $40,000; and add an additional $10,000 . on the annual blanket contract for fire safety and rescue equipment. DISCUSSION The California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (CalOSHA) mandates minimum requirements for firefighter protective turnout clothing. In compliance with the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) requirements of five-year service life, the Fire Department has established a replacement schedule for turnout clothing. With approximately 200 firefighters and 60 reserve firefighters, the replacement program is an ongoing process.. The recommended actions will allow for another phase of turnout coat and trouser replacement. On February 3, 2003, the City Council awarded a contract to L.N. Curtis & Sons for the purchase of firefighter protective turnout clothing based upon the City of Carlsbad contract. The contract has since expired and updated specifications are being prepared for a new bid. During the interim period, L. N. Curtis & Sons has agreed to provide General Services Administration (GSA) pricing until a new contract is established. . 22P-1 ,....