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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 <br />TITLE: <br />CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH <br />L.N. CURTIS & SONS FOR <br />FIRE HOSE (SPEC. NO. 08-023) <br />CITY MANAGE <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 2nd Reading <br />? Implementing Resolution <br />? Set Public Hearing For <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />Renew the contract with L.N. Curtis & Sons for the purchase of fire hose for a one-year period in an <br />annual amount not to exceed $36,000, and increase the aggregate limit by $25,000 for <br />miscellaneous supplies for the Fire Department in an annual amount not to exceed $61,000. <br />DISCUSSION <br />Each of the 10 fire stations house a fire engine outfitted with approximately 2,900 feet of fire hose. <br />The Fire Department has established an ongoing replacement program for fire hose at a rate of one <br />engine load per year, eliminating the need for mass purchases. The replaced fire hose is used on <br />reserve fire apparatus or stored for unexpected emergencies, ensuring quick access to water supply. <br />On April 7, 2008, the City Council awarded a contract to L.N. Curtis & Sons for a one-year period with <br />provision for three one-year renewals. The vendor has performed satisfactorily during the past <br />contract period and has agreed to renew the contract. Staff recommends the third renewal of the <br />contract. <br />Additionally, L.N. Curtis & Sons provides miscellaneous equipment, supplies, and turnout garments <br />for the Fire Department. The purchase of the fire hose, when combined with previous purchases by <br />the Fire Department during the current fiscal year, will exceed the $25,000 aggregate limit. In order to <br />facilitate future purchases, staff recommends an increase to the aggregate limit. <br />22A-1