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Resolution to Approve Purchases from Phoenix Safety Outfitters, LLC for Fire Department Personal Protective Firefighting Turnout Gear for Five Years ($275,000.00)
Memorandum
The proposed Resolution approves purchases from Phoenix Safety Outfitters, LLC ("Phoenix") for Fire Department Personal Protective Firefighting Coats and Pants ("Turnout Gear") in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 over the next five years (plus allowed contingencies). Phoenix has agreed to the fixed unit price agreement for the Turnout Gear, as more specifically described in its response to the City's Invitation to Bid #4545 (attached).
Funds are available in the Fire Services Unit approved FY19 budget for the current fiscal year purchase. Future year purchases under the fixed unit price contract will be budgeted for in successive fiscal years. Total cost for this project is expected NTE $250,000.00 for the next five (5) years but a contingency is also requested.
Pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between International Association of Firefighters Local 693 and the City of Ann Arbor, the City is required to furnish and maintain two (2) sets of turnout gear for each employee in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1851. The NFPA standard limits structural firefighting turnout ensemble components to a maximum service life of ten (10) years from date of manufacture. The moisture barrier within the bunker gear begins to fail after each successive fire that the gear is exposed to. Likewise, the outer shell can absorb harmful carcinogens and is continually subjected to cuts, tears, and abrasions during normal use.
The NFPA standard indicates that after ten (10) years of service, all components including turnout coats and pants must be removed from service and can no longer be used for structural firefighting. Existing personnel are on a five (5) year rotation for personal protective firefighter turnout gear replacement. Additionally, new m...
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