Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on August 14, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on August 15, 2024, authorizing the Purchase of Essential Equipment for the Emergency Service Unit (ESU) of the Department of Public Safety - (the company providing the equipment is Atlantic Diving Supplies Inc. (ADS), under NYS contract #PC69011, which allows for procurement without competitive bidding as per the City of Mount Vernon Procurement Policy adopted on April 24, 2024 - $28,994.54, as detailed below:
Item Name
Description
Price
Jaws of Life Cutter
S789 E3 Cutter, includes two (2) 9Ah batteries and one (1) 110 Volt Charger
$13,848.18
Jaws of Life Spreader
SP555 E3 Spreader, includes two (2) 9Ah batteries and one (1) 110 Volt Charger
$15,146.36
Total Cost:
$28,994.54
, be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT FOR
THE EMERGENCY SERVICE UNIT (ESU) OF
THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Whereas, by letter dated July 25, 2024, the Commissioner for the Department of Public Safety has requested legislation authorizing the Department of Public Safety to purchase the Jaws of Life Cutter and the Jaws of Life Spreader from Atlantic Diving Supplies Inc. (ADS) at a total cost of $28,994.54; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety has identified the need for new essential equipment for the Emergency Service Unit (ESU) to enhance response capabilities during vehicular accidents, crime scenes, and urgent rescue events; and
Whereas, the equipment to be purchased includes the Jaws of Life Cutter and the Jaws of Life Spreader, which are critical for life-saving operations; and
Whereas, the total cost for these two pieces of equipment is $28,994.54, as detailed below:
Item Name
Description
Price
Jaws of Life Cutter
S789 E3 Cutter, includes two (2) 9Ah batteries and one (1) 110 Volt Charger
$13,848.18
Jaws of Life Spreader
SP5...
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