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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to amend Blanket Purchase Order Agreement No. BPLB12000032 with SAS Safety Corporation, a Long Beach-based business (LSBE), for furnishing and delivering latex and nitrile gloves, by adding $80,000, bringing the total annual amount not to exceed $175,000, for the period ending May 1, 2013, and for the subsequent first and second renewal periods. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to authorize the City Manager to amend the blanket purchase order agreement with SAS Safety Corporation to add funds for latex and nitrile gloves. The Department of Financial Management, Purchasing Division, issued Invitation to Bid No. ITLB12000060 for furnishing and delivering latex and nitrile gloves on March 22, 2012. The bid award was made to SAS Safety Corporation for an annual contract with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The purchase order with SAS Safety Corporation is used Citywide by various departments in everyday operations. The primary users of the gloves are the Departments of Fire, Parks, Recreation and Marine, and Health and Human Services. Additional funding is necessary for the term ending May 1, 2013 to continue operations in a safe and professional manner.
Emergency medical responses increase every year, and as employees become more diligent about infection prevention, as well as exposure to hazardous substances, more inventories are being used. Gloves are worn on nearly all emergency medical responses in order to maintain safety for the public and City employees. With the current required usage, Departments predict that an additional $80,000 is needed for the subsequent first and second renewal periods as well.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Amy R. Webber and Budget Management Officer Victoria Bell on March 7, 2013.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action to amend Blanket Purchase Order Agreement No. BPLB12000032 is requested on March 19,...
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