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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Lt. Bill Rowley, Aurora Police Department
DATE: February 14, 2023
SUBJECT:
A Resolution to approve the purchase of 70 Avon Protection First Responder Med Kit (Gas Masks) and 180 CBRN gas mask filters from MES/Lawmen Supply of Deer Creek, Illinois through the Sourcewell Cooperative Contract #032620-MES.
PURPOSE:
To purchase replacement gas masks and associated CBRN gas mask filters for the Aurora Police Department. These gas masks and filters are essential for the protection of our first responding police officers and are being purchased to replace outdated and end-of-life.
BACKGROUND:
The 2023 budget included a decision package from the Aurora Police Department to replace outdated gas masks and restore depleted stock of gas mask filters. The current stock of gas masks are either reaching or are at the end of their useful recommended life, and the current stock of associated gas masks are either expired or have been used by the police department since their initial purchase.
DISCUSSION:
During the budget cycle, it was noted that a significant number of our current gas masks were showing signs of deterioration (rubber failing, etc.) and it was determined that our current stock of gas masks are reaching or have reached the end of their current useful life. Further, it was noted that our supply of gas mask filters, which are a single-use CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear) filter adapted for public safety use was depleted due to deployment or expiration. We developed a multi-year plan to replace our aging supply on a rotation, with an initial cost of immediate replenishment of these CBRN masks.
We located MES/Lawmen Supply Company, who participates in the Sourcewell Cooperative agreement, and is a vendor who has provided reliable service to the Aurora Police Department in the past. MES/Lawmen Supply Company demonstrated that they are able to meet the public safety needs of the police department and will provide these needed gas masks and filters through this turnover period.
Funding is available in the 2023 budget in account 101-3536-421.61-40.
Local preference does not apply when using a cooperative purchase program.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This purchase is vital to the protection of our police first responders during times where the threat of contamination from chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear exposure is present. This exposure can occur through the deployment CBRN weapons, an industrial accident, or natural disaster where APD's first responders must be present, and must be protected.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
To approve the purchase of 70 Avon Protection First Responder Med Kit (Gas Masks) and 180 CBRN gas mask filters from MES/Lawmen Supply of Deer Creek, Illinois.
cc: Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to approve the purchase of gas masks and gas mask filters from MES/Lawmen Supply of Deer Creek, Illinois in the amount of $53,044.50.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the 2023 budget has approved a decision package to purchase gas masks and gas mask filters for the Aurora Police Department; and
WHEREAS, the pricing for these gas masks was received through the Sourcewell Cooperative Contract #032620-MES; and
WHEREAS, Funds have been budgeted in 2023 in account number 101-3536-421.61.40;)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: to approve the purchase of gas masks and gas mask filters from MES/Lawmen Supply of Deer Creek, Illinois in the amount of $53,044.50 and the Director of Purchasing to issue the necessary orders.