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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />APRIL 2, 2007 <br />TITLE: <br />CONTRACT AMENDMENT <br />PERSONAL HYDRATION <br />AND ACCESSORIES <br />(BID SPEC. 07-016) <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />APPROVED <br />FOR ^ As Recommended <br />SYSTEM ^ As Amended <br />^ Ordinance on 15t Reading <br />^ Ordinance on 2nd Reading <br />^ Implementing Resolution <br />^ Set Public Hearing For_ <br />CI Y MANAGER <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />Amend the contract with L.N. Curtis & Sons to increase the aggregate limit <br />by $20,000 for personal hydration system and accessories for an annual <br />amount not to exceed $50,000. <br />DISCUSSION <br />On September 19, 2005, the City Council accepted a $8.4 million Urban Area <br />Security Initiative grant from the federal Department of Homeland Security, <br />through the State of California, Office of Homeland Security. This <br />initiative was designed to enhance the domestic preparedness of urban areas <br />by ensuring that all emergency first responders have adequate equipment and <br />systems to prevent, respond to and recover from acts of terrorism. The <br />grant provides total reimbursement to local agencies for equipment <br />purchases approved and authorized by the Office of Disaster Preparedness. <br />The Police Department requires a cache of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) <br />personal protective equipment (PPE) kits to reduce first responders' <br />exposure to biological, chemical, and radiological threats. Each PPE kit <br />consists of a coverall and overhood, chemical protective adhesive strips, <br />protective latex booties, and disposable nitrile gloves. When first <br />responders don their PPE, they are susceptible to dehydration and heat <br />stroke. To mitigate these symptoms, first responders will be issued a <br />personal hydration system for use with their PPE. An additional $5,000 <br />contingency has been added for fire equipment including a hose tester. <br />The notice inviting bids was advertised on February 14 and 16, 2007, and <br />bids were solicited. A summary of the bid invitations and bids received is <br />as follows: <br />7 Invitations For Bid mailed <br />3 Responsive Bids received <br />22A-1 <br />