To: Board of Supervisors
From: Lewis Broschard, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Report Title: Blanket Purchase Order for L.N. Curtis
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Acting as the governing board of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the Fire Chief, a purchase order with L.N. Curtis, in an amount not to exceed $3,500,000 for the acquisition of firefighting equipment, rescue tools, HazMat equipment, and related accessories for the period September 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budgeted. 100% CCCFPD General Operating Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is committed to ensuring that the quality of its equipment meets safety standards established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). L.N. Curtis is the primary distributor of fire, rescue, and emergency response equipment in California, providing many specialized products essential for the Fire District's operations. To support emergency operations and the delivery of fire and rescue services to the public, timely access to specialized equipment is critical.
Standardized firefighting equipment and personal protective equipment are vital for the safety of fire suppression personnel. Standards such as NFPA 1970 ensure the safety of personal protective equipment, uniforms, self-contained breathing apparatus, and safety alert systems. The majority of the products and equipment sold by L.N. Curtis comply with NFPA and OSHA safety standards.
This purchase is made through the Fire District's participation in the Sourcewell cooperative procurement program, subject to the terms and conditions of the Sourcewell Master Contract, for the acquisition of firefighting equipment, rescue tools, HazMat equipment, and related accessories.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this blanket purchase...
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