SUBJECT
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Consideration to award an annual supply contract with Galls LLC, Lexington, KY for the purchase of uniforms for firefighter cadets in an annual amount of $85,000.00 utilizing the Buyboard Cooperative Contract #670-22. Funding is available in the Fire Department - General Fund and America Rescue Plan Act.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Authorized participation in the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program.
BACKGROUND
The Fire Department has approximately 69 Firefighters and EMS Cadets. Each firefighter and EMS cadet will receive a $600.00 clothing allowance as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between City of Laredo and Laredo Firefighters. Galls has as an active contract with the Fire Department for all active firefighter uniforms and would like to continue with Galls for all future orders. The purchase of these uniforms includes clothing, boots, and other accessories for all firefighter cadets. These items are included in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and the Firefighters Union. Each cadet has a $600.00 clothing allowance that may be used to purchase any of the listed items in the agreement.
Galls, LLC
Lexington, Texas
BuyBoard Contract: 670-22
Expiration Date: 5/31/2025
Contract Name: Uniforms and Accessories
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that this contract be approved.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2024.
Budgeted Y/N?: Yes.
Source of Funds: General Fund & America Rescue Plan Act.
Account #: 101-2415-526-1800 & 271-8047-522-0800.
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: No.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Academy 050 (39 Cadets)
•EMS FY 2024 (39X $430.00) = $16,770.00 General fund account # 101-2415-523-1800
•FIRE FY 2025 (39X $600.00) = $23,400.00 General fund account # 101-2435-523-1800
Academy 051 (30 Cadets)
•FIRE FY 2024 (30X $600.00) = $18,000.00 ARPA account # 271-8047-522-0800 ( Clothing) Project 21FDAC
•EMS FY 2025 (30X $600.00) = $18,000.00 ARPA account # 271-8047-522-0800 ( Clothing) Project 21FDAC