TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Tom Kisela, City Manager
FROM: Sean deMetropolis, Fire Chief
1. SUBJECT
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Authorize purchase of Fire Department uniforms, wildland safety gear and accessories from LineGear Fire & Rescue Equipment under the General Service Administration Contract number GS-07F-9246S.
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2. SUMMARY
Request to authorize a blanket purchase order with LineGear Fire & Rescue Equipment in the amount of $115,000 for the purchase of uniform attire, wildland safety gear, and accessories for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Approve the purchase of Fire Department uniforms, wildland safety gear, and accessories from LineGear Fire & Rescue Equipment in the amount of $115,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
The total expenditure for this purchase is $115,000 and will be funded upon adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget through:
General Fund (100) Safety Equipment and Uniforms $108,000
EMT Transport (125) Safety Equipment and Uniforms $ 7,000
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 1: Maintain Strong Emergency and Safety Services
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
The Fire Department purchases safety gear and equipment from a select group of three vendors, Allstar Fire Equipment, LN Curtis & Sons, and LineGear Fire & Rescue Equipment (LineGear) based on each vendor's product availability, manufacturing, distribution, and expertise.
These vendors are among the leaders in the fire supply industry, and in most cases, are the only authorized distributors for the equipment that Orange City Fire has selected to use on a routine basis. Each of these vendors provides competitive pricing for specific equipment based on Cooperative Purchasing Agreements.
Firefighter safety gear and equipment are ordered based on operational needs and adherence to national safety standards. All equipment must meet safety and life expectancy requirements to ensure the highest level of protection for...
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