HomeMy WebLinkAboutD.REJECT BIDS - FIRE DEPARTMENT City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
Date REFERENCE SUBJECT: PAGE
NUMBER Recommendation to reject bids on Bunker Coats/Trousers and Accessories for
10/29/2002 the Fire Department. Page 1 of 1
RECOMMENDATION:
We recommend that the City Council reject the bids for Bunker Coats/Trousers for the Fire Department.
BACKGROUND:
The specifications for Bunker Coats/Trousers specified PBI/Kevlar material for the outer shell. The Fire
Department should have specified a Basof'd/Kevlar material. The Fire Department feels that this
material offers better abrasion resistance, heat blocking characteristics and less ultraviolet degradation.
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
None
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY:
We recommend that the City Council reject the bids for Bunker Coats/Trousers for the Fire Department.
STEPHEN L. CURRA~ ACTING FIRE CHIEF
PREPARED BY:LDR DISPOSITION BY COUNC~ PROCESSED BY
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED OTHER (DESCRIBE)
CITy MANAGER
DATE