Report Prepared by: Janet German, Management Analyst, Fire Department
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SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approval of a Contract for Purchases of Personal Protective Equipment, Parts, Equipment, Supplies, and Services Necessary for Fire Suppression and Prevention from L.N. Curtis & Sons in an Amount not to Exceed $300,000/Annually Through June 30, 2028
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving the City's competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and approving the contract for purchases of various personal protective equipment, parts, equipment, supplies, and services from L.N. Curtis & Sons through June 30, 2028.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City's competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 for continued purchases of personal protective equipment, parts, equipment, materials, supplies and services used in ongoing Fire Department maintenance and operations; and,
B. Approving the purchases of personal protective equipment, parts, equipment, and supplies from L.N. Curtis & Sons in an amount not to exceed $300,000/annually through June 30, 2028; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager, to execute the Agreement for Supplies and Services attached hereto, the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments, and the City Purchasing Supervisor to issue the Purchase Order/Change Order(s).
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions other than recommended by staff (identify specific findings and/or conditions amended to be addressed in the motion); or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
City of Merced Charter Section 3.04.210 - Exemptions from Competitive Bidding:
Except as otherwise provided in this c...
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