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AB # 14,617 TITLE: CONTRACT AWARD FOR PURCHASE OF DEPT
MTG. 4/7/98 CITY FORESTRY FIRE HOSE I DEPT. PUR I I CITY
I I ” I RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends Council adopt Resolution No. 98-92 , awarding the bid for F
Hose for the period April 7, 1998 through April 6, 1999, with the option to renew t
contract for three (3) additional one (1) year periods to Flameco Inc.
ITEM EXPLANATION
The City of Carlsbad and seventeen other agencies participated in a joint cooperati!
bid for nine types of fire hose in December 1997. However, only seven of the nine typl
of hose were awarded on that bid since all samples of two types failed to me
specifications. The San Diego County Fire Equipment Committee revised tl
specifications for the hose and new bids were mailed. Based on a questionnai
distributed to the agencies, an estimated quantity of 23,000 feet of fire hose will I
purchased from this bid. The anticipated orders will result in hose purchases in exce
of $21,000. Each individual public agency will place their respective order(s) with t
selected vendor.
In accordance with Section 3.28.120 of the Municipal Code, Notice to Bidders Wi
published and Requests for Bid were sent to eleven vendors. Nine responses we
opened, witnessed and recorded on February 19, 1998. Representatives from Si
Diego County Fire Equipment Committee and the Purchasing Department evaluated tl
bids and made the following recommendation:
The lowest, responsible bidder submitting a responsive bid was Flameco Inc., 5542 E;
LaPalma Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92807. The vendor accepted the Public Agency Clau
allowing any public agency in the State of California to participate in this award duril
the contract period.
FISCAL IMPACT
i3 The City of Carlsbad’s Fire Department anticipates spending approximately $3000 f
w these types of fire hose this fiscal year. These funds are available in the Fi
Department‘s Fire Hose and Appliances Account. ij E EXHIBITS
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RESOLUTION NO. 98-92
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE
OF FORESTRY FIRE HOSE
WHEREAS, WHEREAS, it is advantageous to the City to join with other agencier
in the purchase of fire hose; and
WHEREAS, bids submitted by nine vendors were judged against known criteria
and
WHEREAS, Flameco Inc. was the lowest, responsible bidder submitting 2
responsive bid;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad
California, as follows:
1. That the bid from Flameco Inc., 5542 East LaPalma Avenue, Anaheim, Cf
92807 is hereby accepted and the Purchasing Officer is hereby authorized to
execute a Purchase Order for these items as the need arises for a period 01
one year beginning April 7, 1998 through April 6, 1999 which may be
renewed by the City Manager for three (3) additional one (I) year periods.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the
City of Carlsbad held on the 7th day of April , 1998, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin and Hall
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
(SEAL)
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TABULATION OF BIDS BID #I7 - FORESTRY FIRE HOSE
Category I -Wildland 250 PSI Service Test Cotton/polyester SJRL Forestry Hose
ITEM #I
94.50 Neidner Ltd
ITEM #2
1 17.50
Wildfire Pacific 103.15 83.02 I I
Shaded cell denotes lowest, most responsive bid
' Items do not meet specifications
* Required sample not provided
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ATE JIM SARTORIO
CAWLSBAD PrJRCHASLVG DEPARTMENT
Dear Jim,
The hose contract for category one hose, both 1” and 1-1/2” hose should be awarded
reflect QUE- construction requirements.
The folIowing is a breakdown of the Gre kose bids furnished #y the top five verrd~s
starting with the towest bid for each size hose.
to Flrameco Inc, They met all conditions as yccifigd and provided samples that
1” cotton single jacket
L. N. Curtis: $58.00 per length * L.N. Curtis is umhle to provide the EPDM lining as specified in section 1.4,
instead etillizing a liner Eade ~f SBR ( Styrene Butadiene Rubber ) which is Iess
resistant to the elements.
AHstar Fire Equipment: $65.50 per length
* Allstar fire is unable to provide the specified thickness as noted in section 1.5,
(required thickness not less then .020 nor greater then ,030). Sample provided
ranged in measurement from .040 to .W.
Third Alarm Fire: $69.00 per length
h Third Alarm fire did not sent any 1’’ samples
Fire Etc.: $71.20 per length * sample Fire E?c. provided did not meet ?he lining thickness as specified in section
1.5 (required thickness not kss then .028 nor greater then .030). Sample provided
ranged from ,032 to .846.
Flameco: $78.78 per length
Flameco has met all requirements as specified
1.5” cotton single jacket
Allstar Fire: $81.00 per length
%mple provided did not meet the lining thickness as specified in sectien 1.5
(required thickness not less then .020 nor greater then ,030). Sample provided
ranged in measurement from .040 to ,062.
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L.N. Curtis: $86.00 per length
“L.N. Curtis is unable to provide the EPDM lining as specified in section 1.4,
instead utilizing a liner made of SBR ( Stysene Butadiene Rubber ) which is less resistant to the dements.
Third Alarm Fire: $92.00 per length
*Third Alarm Fire did not send any 1.5’’ samples.
Fire Etc.: $96.30 per length * Fire Etc. did not send any 1.5” samples
Flameco: $97.80 per length
Flameco has met all requirements as specified
Jim, the remaining three vendors were priced higher per item, thus were not
included in my report. If you have any questions, pleases call me at 619-531-1558.
Sincerely,
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Fire Hose Program Manager
San Diego County Fire Equipment Committee