Title
MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF THIRTY (30) BUNKER GEAR SETS FROM BENNETT FIRE PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC, AT A COST OF $1,644 EACH FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $49,320, UTILIZING PRICING ESTABLISHED IN THE AGREEMENT RESULTING FROM IFB # FI-16-05.
Summary Explanation and Background
PROCUREMENT PROCESS TAKEN:
- On November 14, 2016, the City Commission authorized the advertisement of IFB # FI-16-05 "Fire Department Bunker Gear," which was later advertised on November 29, 2016.
- An IFB or Invitation for Bid is a written solicitation for competitive sealed bids with the title date and hour of the public bid opening designated therein and specifically defining the commodities or services for which bids are sought. The IFB shall be used when the City is capable of specifically defining the scope of work for which a service is required or when the City is capable of establishing 15 precise specifications defining the actual commodities required. The invitation for bid shall include instruction to bidders, plans, drawings and specifications, if any, bid form and other required forms and documents to be submitted with the bid.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. The purpose of the bid was to provide the Fire Department with protective jackets and pants, for structural firefighting, also known as bunker gear.
2. On December 27, 2016, the City opened three (3) bids and one (1) "No Bid" from the following vendors:
Vendor
Quantity
Unit Price
Total Cost
Bennett Fire Products Co., Inc.
45
$1,644.00
$73,980.00
Hydro-Stat, Inc.
45
$1,748.00
$78,660.00
SOS Safety Int'l
45
$2,022.76
$91,024.20
Haix North America
No Bid
No Bid
No Bid
3. The Fire Department reviewed the bids and deemed Bennett Fire Products, Inc. to be the most responsive/responsible bidder.
4. Bennett Fire Product...
Click here for full text