Submitted By: Amy Johnson
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Presentation By: Clint Welborn
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Department: Fire and Emergency Services
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve a two-year contract award to Fisher Scientific, LLC, for the purchase of firefighter self-contained breathing apparatus and associated equipment with a projected aggregate expenditure not to exceed $181,240
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Bid Released to Public 2/20/2024
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BACKGROUND:
A firefighter’s self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) protects the firefighter’s airway while operating in hazardous conditions including encountering super-heated gases and carcinogenic atmospheres. Ocala Fire Rescue budgets funds for SCBA annually to maintain compliance with National Fire Protection Association standards.
On February 20, 2024, the City issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. OFR/240367 for the provision of SCBA and related components manufactured by 3M Scott. The ITB results are summarized below.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Fisher Scientific, LLC, was found to be the lowest responsible bidder.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Fire Rescue budgets for this purchase annually in account #001-019-910-522-52-52060.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
These goods were procured in compliance with the City’s Procurement Policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
N/A. The City’s standard purchase order terms and conditions will govern the procurement of these goods.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
• Table
• Deny