CITY COUNCIL AWARDS
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approve the award of Cooperative Procurement 22-332, Uniforms and Badge Purchase, to Galls for an amount not to exceed $140,300 and for a one-year term
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DEPARTMENT: Fire Department
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Puknaitis, Chief
BACKGROUND:
The Naperville Fire Department purchases uniforms for all staff officers, sworn shift personnel, members of the Fire Prevention Bureau, administrative civilian personnel, and volunteers from the Naperville Emergency Management Agency. Uniform requirements for sworn shift personnel are established in a collective bargaining agreement and must meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1975: Standard on Station/Work Uniforms for Firefighters.
A complete set of uniforms is issued to new hires and individual items are replaced as needed based on the condition of the item. Per the collective bargaining agreement, items submitted for replacement may be appropriately repaired rather than replaced if it is reasonable. Employees are responsible for the cleanliness and appearance of uniforms.
DISCUSSION:
The Fire Department will be purchasing firefighting uniforms. Galls will provide work and dress uniforms as well as polo shirts, t-shirts, and caps. Galls will also provide badges, collar brass, and other insignia.
Staff has identified an approved cooperative contract, CoProcure Contract #R210101 for this procurement. The vendor will provide apparel, uniforms, accessories, products, and services in accordance with the pricing, terms, and condition stated therein.
The term of the award is January 1, 2023 and will end December 31, 2023. Items will be ordered as needed throughout the year.
FISCAL IMPACT:
CIP#: N/A
Uniforms for the Fire Department is expensed to the account number listed below. A total of $149,000 has been submitted for Uniforms as part of the 2023 Budget. Pending Council approval, the requested award of $140,300 is expected to be within budget.
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