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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 4, 2006 TITLE: CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR FIREFIGHTER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (SPEC. NO. 05-102) CI Y MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended ^ Ordinance on 15f Reading ^ Ordinance on 2"d Reading ^ Implementing Resolution ^ Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Amend the contract with L.N. Curtis & Sons for the purchase of firefighter protective clothing by $35,735, for a total amount not to exceed $113,607. DISCUSSION In an effort to protect fire suppression personnel in the performance of their. duty, the Fire Department Maintenance Section provides protective clothing for approximately 225 firefighters and 80 reserve firefighters. The ensemble includes, but is not limited to, turnout trousers, turnout coats and rubber boots. The ensemble is worn on all structure fires, vehicle accidents, hazardous material incidents and most training sessions, and over a period of time, it deteriorates due to excessive use. The California Occupational Safety and Health Administration mandates minimum requirements for firefighter protective turnout clothing, and the National Fire Protection Agency requires replacement after a five-year service life, or as necessary to replace worn gear. The Santa Ana Fire Department Maintenance Section keeps a minimum inventory of this ensemble in storage. The items in storage are issued and replaced on an as-needed basis. On November 21, 2005, the City Council awarded a contract to L.N. Curtis & Sons for protective clothing. Since L.N. Curtis & Sons was the sole responsive bidder, staff believes solicitation for subsequent bids would be an idle act and recommends approval of the contract amendment. An additional contingency amount has been included to allow for unanticipated purchases. 22B-1