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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Meeting Date: August 14, 2006
From: Mike Thornton, Purchasing Manager
Subject: Purchase Requisition #36798 to Ten-8-Fire Equipment, Inc. for the Fire Department
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of purchase requisition #36798 to Ten-8-Fire Equipment, Inc. for four sets of rescue extrication tools for $112,000.
Analysis:
The Fire Department received an $84,000 grant from the Florida Department of Health to purchase four (4) sets of rescue extrication tools. These tools will be used by the department for rescue of victims from vehicles and other situations that may require powered extrication tools. The City’s contribution will come from Impact Fees.
This is a sole source purchase of Holmatro Rescue Equipment from Ten-8-Fire Equipment, Inc. of Bradenton, Florida. Holmatro brand equipment uses a patented single coaxial hose system that has many benefits including eliminating equipment failure due to hose kinks. The purchase of this equipment will supplement the current equipment and take advantage of fire personnel training already received. The Purchasing Division has a letter on file from Holmatro Rescue Equipment granting sole distributorship in the State of Florida to Ten-8-Fire Equipment, Inc.
Options:
1. Approve the purchase of $112,000; or
2. Such alternative action as the Commission may deem appropriate
Fiscal Impact:
The
City has received $84,000
in the
grant funds.money of
$84,000. The City’s matching portion of $28,000 has been
transferred from Impact Fees already collected.
Submission Date and
Time: 8/9/2006 1:10 PM8/8/2006 10:31 AM____
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Department: Prepared by: _Mike Thornton_ Attachments: Yes_ X_ No ______ Advertised: __ Not Required __X_ Dates: _________ ______ Attorney Review : Yes___ No _X__ _________________________________ Revised 6/10/04 |
Reviewed by: Dept. Head ________
Finance Dept. __________________
Deputy C.M. ___________________ Submitted by: City Manager _________RS_________ |
Account No. __001-2220-522.64-10__
Project No. ___EMS001__________
WF No. ______NA______________
Budget ______$136,000 _________
Available _____$112,000 __________ |