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REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
DECEMBER 4, 2006
TITLE:
CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR
FIREFIGHTER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
(SPEC. NO. 05-102)
APPROVED
o As Recommended
o As Amended
o Ordinance on 151 Reading
o Ordinance on 2nd Reading
o Implementing Resolution
o Set Public Hearing For
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
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.
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Contract Amendment for Protective Clothing
December 4, 2006
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Fire Maintenance Operating Materials & Supplies
account (account no. 11-327-6391)
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
~~Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency
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