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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />MAY 3, 2010 <br />TITLE: <br />CONTRACT AWARD FOR RESCUE <br />EXTRACTION EQUIPMENT <br />(SPEC. NO. 10 -014) <br />CITY MANAGER <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />APPROVED <br />❑ As Recommended <br />❑ As Amended <br />❑ Ordinance on 1St Reading <br />❑ Ordinance on 2 "d Reading <br />❑ Implementing Resolution <br />❑ Set Public Hearing For_ <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />Award a contract to Fire Service Specification & Supply for Rescue Extraction Equipment in the <br />amount not to exceed $38,238. <br />DISCUSSION <br />On April 7, 2008, the City Council accepted a $250,401 grant from the State of California <br />Governor's Office of Homeland Security, under the Metropolitan Medical Response System <br />Program. The program was created to enhance a community's ability to respond to terrorist <br />attacks. <br />The Fire Department has three front line Truck Companies, equipped with hydraulic rescue tools. <br />On December 1, 2008, the City Council approved replacement extraction equipment for two of <br />the truck companies. This purchase will complete the upgrade by outfitting the third Truck <br />Company with lighter, more durable hydraulic rescue tools. This purchase will standardize rescue <br />equipment and enhance the Fire Department's emergency response capability. <br />Santa Ana City Ordinance No. NS -2312 authorizes the City to purchase against contracts from <br />any public agency utilizing a competitive bid process. The City of Los Angeles' contract with Fire <br />Service Specification & Supply was awarded as a result of open, competitive bidding, and meets <br />the City's requirements. Staff recommends the purchase of the rescue extraction equipment. <br />22A -1 <br />