R2021-06 Firefighter Protective Clothing PurchaseRESOLUTION 2021-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF FIREFIGHTER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FROM BENNETT
FIRE PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC. UTILIZING PRICING ESTABLISHED IN
AN EXISTING LAKE COUNTY CONTRACT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Village Fire Rescue Department is requesting the purchase of firefighter
protective clothing (bunker gear) from Bennett Fire Products Company, Inc. utilizing pricing
established in an existing Lake County Contract for Fire Equipment Parts -Supplies -Service
(Contract No. 17-0606B); and
WHEREAS, when combined with prior purchases during the Fiscal Year, the total amount
purchased from this vendor exceeds $25,000 and therefore requires Village Council approval; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council determines that the adoption of this Resolution is in the best
interests of the Village and its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are ratified as true and incorporated herein.
Section 2. The Village Council hereby approves the purchase of fire protective clothing
(bunker gear) from Bennett Fire Products Company, Inc. utilizing pricing established in an existing
Lake County Contract for Fire Equipment Parts -Supplies -Service (Contract No. 17-0606B) at a
total cost of $20,019.81, with $5,768.42 expended from Account No. A5812-35294 (Fire Rescue
— Uniforms & Shoes) and $14,251.39 expended from Account No. A5812-35299 (Fire Rescue —
Uniforms Volunteer).
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 28TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2021.
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