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County Administrator's Report 13. 11.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	10/17/2013
Issue: Authorization to Piggyback Off of the Orange County Term Contract for PPE
From:	Mike Weaver
Department:	Public Safety
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of Personal Protective Equipment for Escambia County Fire Rescue - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the purchase of personal protective equipment for Escambia County Fire Rescue:

A. Authorize the County to piggyback off of the Orange County Term Contract NO.Y12-1086F, Fire Rescue and Hazmat Supplies and Equipment, in accordance with the Escambia County, Florida, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, Article II, Section 46-44; Applications; Exemptions; and Section 46-64, Board approval; and

B. Approve the issuance of a Purchase Order to Fisher Scientific Company, LLC, (061420), in an amount up to $250,000 for this purpose.

[Funding: Fund 143, Fire Protection Fund, Cost Center 330206, Fire Department Paid, Object Code 55201, Operating Supplies]

BACKGROUND:

Escambia County Fire Rescue provides Personal Protective Equipment to over 300 career and volunteer firefighters. We strive to provide the safest, durable and most comfortable equipment possible. Fisher Scientific Company is a distributor for Morning Pride Turn Out Gear which we have determined to be the best product for our use.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Fund 143 Fire Protection, Cost Center 330206 Fire Dept. Paid, Account Code 55201 Operating Supplies

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

N/A

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

In accordance with Chapter 46, Section 46-44, Applications and Exemptions and Section 46-64 Board Approval.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

The Office of Purchasing will issue the Purchase Order.

Attachments
Orannge County Term Contract