TITLE
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract with GRP2, dba Keystone Uniforms, of Santa Ana, CA, for furnishing and delivering fire uniforms on the same terms and conditions afforded to the Orange County Fire Authority, in an annual amount of $500,000, and authorize a 10 percent contingency of $50,000, for a total annual amount not to exceed $550,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract with GRP2, dba Keystone Uniforms (Keystone), to furnish and deliver fire uniforms. This contract will meet safety and quality standards for the Long Beach Fire Department and ensure the timely availability of uniforms for personnel.
City Charter Section 1802 provides an alternative procurement method by permitting the City to purchase or otherwise obtain services, supplies, materials, equipment and labor with other governmental agencies by purchasing under their contracts on a voluntary and selective basis when authorized by a Resolution of the City Council.
The Purchasing Division investigated procurement options and learned that the Orange County Fire Authority had recently completed a Request for Proposals process for the purchase of fire uniforms, and has a contract with Keystone that meets the City’s needs. Additionally, this procurement method, as authorized by the City Charter, allows for timely acquisition and delivery of fire uniforms. The Orange County Fire Authority contract was competitively bid in May 2015. This cooperative purchase agreement will allow the City to obtain competitive pricing due to increased buying power.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Monica J. Kilaita on April 29, 2016 and by Revenue Management Officer Julissa José-Murray on May 6, 2016.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested...
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