TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Alan Velasco, Fire Chief
1. SUBJECT
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Authorize purchase of Fire Department rescue equipment and safety gear from Allstar Fire Equipment Inc.
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2. SUMMARY
Purchase of rescue equipment and safety gear from Allstar Fire Equipment Inc. through Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, Regional Cooperative Agreement No. RCA-017-24010009, to support fire suppression, training, and ambulance operator operational needs during Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Approve the purchase of Fire Department rescue equipment and safety gear from Allstar Fire Equipment Inc. in an amount not to exceed $520,000 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
The expense for this purchase is $520,000 and will be funded through General Fund(100) and EMT Transport (225), respectively:
100-3121-54101 Noncapitalize Equipment $430,000
100-3121-53101 Operating Materials and Supplies $ 70,000
225-3216-54101 Noncapitalize Equipment $ 12,000
100-3123-54101 Noncapitalize Equipment $ 8,000
$520,000
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 1: Maintain Strong Emergency and Safety Services
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Fire Department rescue equipment and safety gear are selected based on operational requirements, applicable regulations, manufacturer specifications, and nationally recognized safety standards. This equipment is essential to protecting personnel during emergency operations and must be maintained and replaced throughout its service life to ensure firefighter safety, operational readiness, and compliance with applicable standards.
The Fire Department procures specialized safety gear, uniforms, and rescue equipment from three primary vendors - Allstar Fire Equipment Inc. (Allstar), LN Curtis & Sons, and LineGear, Inc. - based on each company's authorized product lines, manufacturing relationships, distribution rights, and technical expe...
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