Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on February 14, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on February 15, 2024, authorizing the purchase of Firefighter Protective Equipment (“PPE”) - ($68,027.00 allocated from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) under Budget Code H3410.203.C929 PHS-004 1.14), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
An Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase
of Firefighter Protective Equipment (“PPE”)
Whereas, by letter dated February 7, 2024, the Commissioner of the Fire Department has requested legislation authorizing the purchase of essential Personal Protective Equipment (“PPE”) for firefighters to ensure their safety during emergency operations; and
Whereas, the Fire Administration of the City of Mount Vernon has identified the urgent need to acquire essential PPE for firefighters to ensure their safety during emergency operations; and
Whereas, the purchase includes 100 sets of PETZL’s Escape System and 50 pairs of HAIX Air Fire Boots, which are critical components of the protective gear ensemble for firefighters; and
Whereas, the Fire Department currently lacks sufficient quantities of this vital PPE, necessitating immediate procurement to safeguard the lives and well-being of firefighters; and
Whereas, quotes were received from the following companies: (1) Fire-End & Croker Corporation; (2) Municipal Emergency Services; and (3) All Hands Fire Equipment for the purchase of the requested PPE. All Hands Fire Equipment was chosen because they proved to be in the best interest of the City; and
Whereas, the necessary funds for the purchase are available through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) under Budget Code H3410.203.C929 PHS-004 1.14; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Authorization to Purchase. The Fire Administration is hereby authorized to proceed with the purchase of the following items:
• 100 sets of PETZL’s Escape System from All Hands Fire Equipment at a total cost of $46,785.00.
• 50 pairs of HAIX Fire Eagle Boots from Fire End & Croker Corp. (NY State Contract PC67936) at a total cost of $21,242.00.
The total expenditure for the purchase shall not exceed $68,027.00.
Section 2. Funding Source. The funds required for the purchase shall be allocated from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) under Budget Code H3410.203.C929 PHS-004 1.14.
Section 3. Implementation. The Fire Administration shall take all necessary steps to promptly acquire and distribute the purchased equipment to ensure the safety and readiness of firefighters.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.