Res2024-101 Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment PurchaseRESOLUTION 2024-101
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF FIREFIGHTER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
FROM BENNET FIRE PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC. PURSUANT TO
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 twelve (12) sets of
firefighter protective clothing (bunker gear) gear and twelve (12) pairs of structural firefighting
boots utilizing budgeted and available funds; and
WHEREAS, Village Staff is recommending the purchase of Globe personal protective equipment
from Bennett Fire Products. Company, Inc. pursuant to pricing established in an existing Lake
County Contract for Fire Equipment, Supplies, and Services (Contract No. 22-730B); and
WHEREAS, Village's purchasing regulations require Village Council approval for purchases in
excess of $25,000; 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 twelve (12) sets of Globe
firefighter protective clothing (bunker gear) gear and twelve (12) pairs of Globe structural
firefighting boots from Bennett Fire Products Company, Inc. pursuant to pricing established in an
existing Lake County Contract at a total cost of $52,738.50, with funds expended from Account
No. A5812-35294 (Fire Rescue — Uniforms & Shoes).
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PAeS ADOPTED THIS 7TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2024.
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