DATE: February 2, 2021
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Fire Chief
SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Approve the Sole Source Purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses, and Execute a Three-year Lease Agreement with L.N. Curtis and Sons in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,116,606
RECOMMENDATION
That the Council adopts a resolution (Attachment II) authorizing the City Manager to approve the sole source purchase of self-contained breathing apparatuses, and enter into and execute a three-year lease agreement with L.N. Curtis and Sons in the amount not to exceed $1,116,606.
SUMMARY
The Hayward Fire Department requires an early purchase of self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBAs) due to the current manufacturer’s solvency and inability to secure replacement parts. Staff seeks Council authorization for the City Manager to: 1) authorize and approve the sole source purchase of SCBAs; and 2) enter into and execute a three-year lease agreement with L.N. Curtis and Sons for the amount of $1,116,606. Capital improvement budget appropriations will be included as part of the Capital Improvement Program budget process.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution
Attachment III Proposed Lease Agreement