DATE: April 1, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Fire Chief
SUBJECT
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Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Approve the Purchase of Curtis Blue Line Ballistic Vests and Helmets from LN Curtis for the Hayward Fire Department in a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $143,625.79
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That City Council adopts a resolution (Attachment II) authorizing the City Manager to approve the purchase of Curtis Blue Line ballistic vests and helmets from LN Curtis for the Hayward Fire Department (HFD) in an amount not to exceed $143,625.79.
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SUMMARY
That Capital Improvement Project (CIP) 06929 is designated for the purchase of Ballistic Helmets and Vests for responses associated with high-risk environments, as well as Tactical Emergency Medicine (TEMS) operations within the Hayward Fire Department. HFD would like to complete this purchase with LN Curtis, through the “Curtis Blue Line” which specializes in tactical gear. The Curtis Blue Line was selected after soliciting 3 quotes among competitive vendors, as LN Curtis has been a longtime partner of HFD and has offered the most competitive pricing. The existing CIP budget allowance will provide the opportunity to complete this purchase with a singular order, rather than needing additional budget allocation. The planned purchase cost of $143,625.79 is covered by the existing CIP budget allocation of $150,000 and is a planned purchase as part of the approved FY 24-25 CIP project list.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution