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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute the Attached Agreement and Issue The Attached Blanket Purchase Order Between Fisher Scientific LLC And The City Of Hollywood For The Purchase Of Personal Protection Equipment (Bunker Gear) In An Estimated Annual Amount Of $80,000.00
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the Attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The Fire Rescue and Beach Safety Department requires the purchase of personal protection equipment (bunker gear) sets and individual items to fully outfit current firefighters and newly hired firefighters for bunker gear replacement, used, in training and firefighting operations.
Significant time and resources have been invested by Fire Rescue staff into reviewing the personal protective equipment on the market which meets the City's specific need and also meets National Fire Protection Agency requirements.
Fire Rescue staff has determined that the quality of personal equipment manufactured by Honeywell/Morning Pride best meets their requirements for firefighter protection apparel equipment and continues the standardization of such equipment throughout the Fire Rescue Department.
The required goods have been competitively bid by Orange County, Florida utilizing its Bid Number Y15-1142-JS and are available through Fisher Scientific LLC of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; the manufacturer's authorized reseller for the Southeast Florida area.
On September 21, 2015, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners awarded a three (3) year contract to Fisher Scientific LLC for the purchase of personal protective equipment manufactured by Honeywell/Morning Pride.
The City's Purchasing Ordinance, Section 38.40 (C)(5) allows the Director to procure, without following formal procedures, all goods and services which are subject of contracts with the state, its political subdivisions, the United States government, other g...
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