TITLE
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents, including any necessary subsequent amendments, with L.N. Curtis & Sons, of Walnut Creek, CA, for furnishing and delivering emergency response and firefighting equipment, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell, a state of Minnesota local government agency and service cooperative, until Sourcewell Contract No. 040220-LNC expires on May 7, 2024, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $200,000, with the option to renew for as long as the Sourcewell contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract with L.N. Curtis & Sons for the furnishing and delivering of emergency response and firefighting equipment. L.N. Curtis & Sons is the authorized sole distributor of Hurst Jaws of Life Equipment, which is used by the Fire Department to quickly and safely rescue community members trapped in vehicles due to serious traffic collisions. In addition to providing this critical community safety equipment, this contract will also provide access to hoses, ladders, personal protective gear, heavy duty rescue equipment, urban search and rescue and hazardous materials response equipment.
The Purchasing Division of the Financial Management Department researched procurement options for emergency response and firefighting equipment and discovered other agencies had completed an open, fair, transparent, and competitive procurement process. The City of Long Beach (City) reviewed the cooperative agreement options and determined that the contract between Sourcewell and L.N. Curtis & Sons provided the best value to the City.
L.N. Curtis & Sons was selected based on their competitive pricing, service level, and breadth of product offerings. L.N. Curtis & Sons offers a diverse range of products and can supply high volume orders, which meets...
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