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Memo
To: C.Jay Coles, City Clerk
From: Sandra Ramirez, Purchasing Specialist
CC: Ken Welborn; David Jones; Keith Watts
Date: 02/08/2018
Re: February 13 th City Council Meeting Agenda Item
The Purchasing Department respectfully requests that the following item be placed on the
February 13 th City Council Consent Agenda for Council’s consideration.
Approval of a Sole Source Purchase for Fire Department Honeywell Turnout Gear
from Municipal Emergency Services. Municipal Emergency Services is the only
authorized distributor for Morning Pride Tails Turnouts in the State of Idaho. The
budgeted amount for Turnout Gear is $93,130.90.
Recommended Council Action: Approval of Sole Source Procurement upon
completion of advertising per Idaho State Statute 67-2808 and also authorize
Purchasing Manager to sign the Purchase Order.
Thank you for your consideration.
City of Meridian
Purchasing Dept.
Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda February 13, 2018 – Page 323 of 372
City Of Meridian
Statement of Revenues and Expenditures - Rev and Exp Report - Sandra - Unposted Transactions Included In Report
01 - General Fund
2210 - Fire Admin
From 10/1/2017 Through 9/30/2018
Amendments
Budget with
Actual
Current Year
Remaining
Budget
Remaining
Budget
Percent of
OPERATING COSTS
54104 Turnout Equipment 138,525.96 45,395.06 93,130.90 67.23%
Total OPERATING COSTS 138,525.96 45,395.06 93,130.90 67.23%
DEPT EXPENDITURES 138,525.96 45,395.06 93,130.90 67.23%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 138,525.96 45,395.06 93,130.90 67.23%
Date: 2/7/18 02:42:12 PM Page: 1Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda February 13, 2018 – Page 324 of 372
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CITY OF MERIDIAN
SOLE SOURCE FORM
Date: 2 February 2. 2018
PURCHASING AGENT
33 East Broadway Avenue
Meridian, ID 83642
Phone: 208-888-4433 Fax: 208-887-4813
Item or Service: Honeywell Morning Pride Tails Turnout Coat and Pants
X Sole Source: Item is available from only one vendor. Item is one -of -a kind
item and is not sold through distributors. Manufacturer is a
sole distributor.
Refer to instructions on 2nd page for completion.
JUSTIFICATION: (Attach additional pages if needed)
Manufacturer awards exclusive vendor territories for sales and service. Only one vendor is
authorized to sell this product in Idaho. (Municipal Emergency Services)
2. Thread used in structural seams is Tex size T-70. Other manufacturers use smaller thread.
3. Kinetic cut styling significantly reduces hem rise and sleeve retraction, allowing for greater
range of motion and protection. Tails system reduces weight, increases range of motion and
eliminates bunching when bending forward. Also increases visibility from behind and
improves torso ventilation and reduces firefighter heat stress.
4. Patented sleeve design eliminates undesirable sleeve retraction when reaching up or
forward, reducing skin exposure and thermal burn injuries.
5. Full Range of Motion Crotch -Patented U-shaped design and diamond-shaped insert allow
greater leg mobility.
CERTIFICATION:
I am aware of the requlremenls set forth ln the City's Purchasing Polioy & Procedures Manual for competitive bidding and lhe
eslabllshed criterla forJustificatlon for sole source/sole brand purchasing. I have gathered lechnical informallon and have made
a concerted effort to revlew comparable/equal equipmenl. I hereby csnify as lo the valldlty of the lnfonnation and feel confident
lhat thls justiftcation for sole source/sole brand meets lhe City's crlteria and ls accurale.
Ken Welbom
Council Approval )/ t7 / et?Date:
Purchaslng
Approval:
Signature Manager
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Meridian Fire Department
33 E Broadway Ave # 204,
Meridian, ID 83642
Dear Ken Welborn,
This letter is to confirm that Honeywell First Responder Products is the
manufacturer of Morning Pride Tails Turnouts. Municipal Emergency Services, is the
only authorized distributor for Morning Pride Tails Turnouts in the State of Idaho.
Gavin Courtney is the dealer representative of Municipal Emergency Services. If you
should have any questions feel free to give me a call at (206) 399-3728.
Sincerely,
Mike Morris
Honeywell First Responder Products
Northwest Regional Manager
206-399-3728
Meridian City Council Meeting Agenda February 13, 2018 – Page 327 of 372