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REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
NOVEMBER 21, 2005
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
TITLE:
CONTRACTS AWARD FOR FIREFIGHTER
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT
(SPEC, NO. 05-102)
APPROVED
o As Recommended
o As Amended
o Ordinance on 1 st Reading
o Ordinance on 2nd Reading
o Implementing Resolution
o Set Public Hearing For
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CITY MANAGER
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Reject the bid from Allstar Fire Equipment as nonresponsive.
2.
Award a
clothing
$77.872.
contract for
and equipment
the purchase of
to L.N. Curtis &
firefighter
Sons in the
protective
amount of
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 200 firefighters and 80 reserve
firefighters. The ensemble includes, but is not limited to, turnout
trousers, turnout coat and rubber boots, is worn on all structure
fires, vehicle accidents, hazardous materials incidents and most
training sessions, and over a period of time will deteriorate due to
excessive use. The Santa Ana Fire Department Maintenance Division
keeps a minimum quantity of this ensemble in storage. The items in
storage are issued on an as needed basis and purchased annually.
The California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (CalOSHA)
mandates minimum requirements for firefighter protective turnout
clothing, and the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) requires
replacement after a five-year service life, or as necessary to replace
worn gear. The recommended actions will allow for another phase of
turnout coat and trouser, and rubber boots replacement.
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CS 38:J
Contracts Award for Firefighter Protective
Clothing & Fire Equipment
(Spec. No. 05-102)
November 21, 2005
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In addition to the protective clothing, the Fire Department requires
equipment such as ball valve shutoffs, nozzle tips, connectors, and
swivel adapters to outfit a new fire pumper that was recently purchased
to replace a 1981 Crown pumper. The equipment on the Crown pumper is
outdated and does not meet current standards.
The notice inviting bids
and bids were solicited.
received is as follows:
was advertised on September 12 and 14, 2005,
A summary of the bid invitations and bids
8 Invitations for Bid mailed
1 Invitation for Bid mailed to Santa Ana vendor
2 Bids received
Bids were received and opened on September 22, 2005. The bids were
evaluated based upon standards established by the Santa Ana Fire
Department. Allstar Fire Equipment, Inc. bid an alternate turnout coat
and trouser that has not been approved by the Santa Ana Fire Department
and is therefore nonresponsive. However, the Santa Ana Fire Department
has agreed to wear test the alternate turnout trouser and coat for
future purchases. The bid received from L.N. Curtis & Sons is
responsive to the specification and meets the City's requirement.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Fire Maintenance Operating Materials &
Supplies account (account no. 11-327-6391).
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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tftFrancisco Gutierrez -
Executive Director
Finance & Mgmt. Services
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