TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Battalion Chief Jim Rhodes
DATE: December 3, 2018
SUBJECT:
To approve a resolution for the purchase of issued protective gear from multiple vendors for members of the Aurora Fire Department.
PURPOSE:
The current Protective Gear contract (which is currently held by Dinges Fire Co.) expires on December 31, 2018. A new contract is needed to continue to provide contractually mandated items to the fire department members at the beginning of 2019.
BACKGROUND:
Prior to the expiration dates of the current contract, the Fire Department solicits bids for department Protective Gear to replace worn and damaged items as well as provide the items to new hires in accordance with the collective bargaining agreements.
DISCUSSION:
As a result of soliciting bids, two (2) submissions were received for department Protective Gear which were broken down into four (4) items.
Item 1 Bunker Coat Morning Pride "Tails", or evaluated equal
Item 2 Bunker Pants Morning Pride (compatible with "Tails" coat) or evaluated equal
Item 3 Fire Boots Globe 14" structural fire boot, pull on, or evaluated equal
Item 4 Fire Helmet Morning Pride Ben 2 Plus Traditional, or evaluated equal
The bidders were Dinges Fire Company, Amboy, IL and W.S. Darley & Co., Itasca, IL with Dinges Fire Company being the highest bidder on items 1, 2, and 3, and the lowest bidder on item 4 and W.S. Darley being the lowest bidder on items 1, 2, and 3, and the highest bidder on item 4. In addition, with the exception of Items 1 & 2 which make up an intergraded firefighting ensemble and will be awarded as a single unit, Items 3 & 4 may be awarded separately to the lowest responsible bidder.
The criteria used for evaluating proposals received are as follows:
1. Design, comfort, quality of workmanship and adherence to specifications
2. Price
3. Ability to deliver items within specified time
4. Number of items the vendor is able to supply
- Both vendors are equal in this categor...
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