City of San Antonio - File #: 13-942

• File #: 13-942
• Type: Purchase of Equipment
• In control: City Council A Session
• On agenda: 11/21/2013
• Posting Language: An Ordinance ratifying an Amendment and Extension for the Personal Protective Clothing contract for Firefighters with Morning Pride Manufacturing, LLC, beginning October 1, 2013 and ending January 31, 2014, for an amount up to $110,000.00 utilizing the FY 2014 General Fund. [Erik J. Walsh, Deputy City Manager; Charles N. Hood, Fire Chief]

DEPARTMENT: San Antonio Fire Department


DEPARTMENT HEAD: Charles N. Hood


COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City Wide


SUBJECT:

Amendment to the Personal Protective Clothing Contract


SUMMARY:

This ordinance authorizes an amendment to the Personal Protective Clothing contract with Morning Pride Manufacturing, LLC. to extend the contract for a period of four months in an amount not to exceed $110,000.00. The extension period of the contract will be from October 1, 2013 to January 31, 2014. Funding for this agreement is available within the FY2014 Fire Department General Fund budget. This ordinance will be effective immediately with the passage of eight (8) affirmative votes.


BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The Personal Protective Clothing contract with Morning Pride Manufacturing, LLC was approved by City Council on December 11, 2008 (Ordinance# 2008-12-11-1139). Personal Protective Clothing consists of a bunker coat, bunker pants, bunker boots, suspenders and a hood. The current Fire Collective Bargaining Agreement approved by City Council on October 1, 2009 states that each firefighter shall receive personal protective equipment provided by the City. The State Commission on Fire Protection also requires that the City provide personal protective clothing to all individuals assigned to the firefighting division. The purpose of this contract is for purchasing, cleaning, and repairing of the personal protective clothing.

The original contract term was for two years with up to three one-year extension periods under the same terms and conditions except for pricing, which is allowed to be revised based on the Producers Price Index (PPI). Ordinance# 2010-09-30-0849 approved the first one-year extension from October 1, 2010 to September 30, 2011. Ordinance# 2011-09-29-0773 approved the second one-year extension from October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012. Ordinance #2012-09-06-0667 approved the third and final extension from ...