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Consideration to approve a contract with Galls LLC, Lexington, KY, not to exceed $271,000.00, to purchase fire department uniforms under Buyboard Cooperative Contract 773-25. The term of this contract is for one year. Funding is available in the General Fund - Fire Department.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
The Laredo Fire Department has a total workforce of approximately 418 firefighters and 33 graduating cadets for this fiscal year. Each firefighter is allocated a $600 annual uniform allowance, as outlined in Article 18.4 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Laredo and the Laredo Firefighters Association, Local 872. Galls vendor can provide Buyboard pricing for the uniform order. Under Article 18.4, the following items are considered an official Class “C” uniform: blue serge cap, baseball-type cap, shirt, pants, belt, work boots or shoes, windbreaker, heavy jacket, shoulder patches, badges, monograms, polo shirts, one flashlight, one multipurpose tool, one blue carry bag with patch, rain gear, official blue Fire Dept. t-shirt, any Class ”A” uniform article. Galls has a contract with the Fire Department and would like to continue with them for this uniform order because they can provide everything on the uniform list.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends approval of this item.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2027
Budgeted Y/N?: Yes
Source of Funds: General Fund- Fire Department
Account #: 101-2410 & 101-2430
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the General Fund-Fire.
Account numbers:
101-2410-522-0800
101-2430-522-0800