DEPARTMENT: Finance
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Troy Elliott
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Annual Contract for Purchase, Inspection & Maintenance of Fire Extinguishers
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes a citywide contract with Cintas Corporation to provide for the purchase, inspection and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers located at various facilities throughout the City for an estimated annual cost of $90,000.00. Funding for this contract is available through the departments' FY 2019 Operating Budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Submitted for City Council consideration and action is the proposal submitted by Cintas Corporation to provide new extinguishers and to perform scheduled annual inspection, testing, maintenance and repair services for existing fire extinguishers located at various facilities throughout the City. Cintas shall provide all services in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
The City issued a Request for Competitive Sealed Proposal for "Annual Contract for Purchase, Inspection & Maintenance of Fire Extinguishers" (RFCSP 6100010951) on February 11, 2019, with a submission deadline of March 18, 2019. One proposal was received from Cintas Corporation and deemed eligible for evaluation.
The evaluation committee met on April 18, 2019 to evaluate the one responsive proposal received. The evaluation committee consisted of representatives from the Building & Equipment Services Department, San Antonio Fire Department, Convention & Sports Facilities Department, and Parks and Recreation Department. The Finance Department, Purchasing Division, facilitated by ensuring compliance with City procurement policies and procedures. The proposal was evaluated based on the firm's qualifications, experience, service quality, previous performance, proposed plan, and price schedule. Additional categories of consideration included references and financial qualifications. After committee review and discussion, ...
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