HomeMy WebLinkAbout15.C.2. Purchase of Firefighting Turnout Gear 2003
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CITY OF SHAKOPEE CONSENT
Memorandum
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
cc: City Administrator
From: Terry Stang, Fire Chief
Date: 4/28/2003
Re: Purchase of Firefighting Tumout Gear 2003
INTRODUCTION:
The purchase of new firefighting turnout gear is a $15,000 line item in the 2003 annual budget under
operating supplies.
BACKGROUND:
The Shakopee Fire Department would like to purchase 11 sets of firefighting turnout gear to replace worn
out existing sets of turnouts.
We received two bids for firefighting gear. One from Fire Equipment Specialties and one from Lion
Apparel. The bid prices for 9 sets are listed below:
1. Fire Equipment Specialties $14,245.00
2. Lion Apparel $15,554.00
ACTION REQUESTED
The Department is requesting that the City Council authorize the purchase of 11 sets of frrefighting
turnout gear from Fire Equipment Specialties for the amount of $14,245.00.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the purchase of 11 sets of fire fighting turnout gear from Fire Equipment Specialties for the
amount of $14,245.00.
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