File #: 14-0287   
Type: Contract Status: Agenda Ready
In control: City Council
On agenda: 4/7/2014
Title: Dollar-Limit Increase to the Term Contract for Fire Protective Clothing for the Fire and Medical Department (Citywide) The increase is needed to purchase turnouts for 18 firefighter recruits who started the academy in early March. Replacement of turnout clothing is also required due to unanticipated liner delamination during advanced inspections occurring in garments that are eight and nine years of age. The City replaces turnouts that are older than ten years. Fire and Medical and Purchasing recommend authorizing a dollar-limit increase of $150,000 with United Fire Equipment Company, from $220,000 to $370,000, based on estimated requirements.
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Dollar-Limit Increase to the Term Contract for Fire Protective Clothing for the Fire and Medical Department (Citywide)
The increase is needed to purchase turnouts for 18 firefighter recruits who started the academy in early March.  Replacement of turnout clothing is also required due to unanticipated liner delamination during advanced inspections occurring in garments that are eight and nine years of age.  The City replaces turnouts that are older than ten years.   
 
Fire and Medical and Purchasing recommend authorizing a dollar-limit increase of $150,000 with United Fire Equipment Company, from $220,000 to $370,000, based on estimated requirements.