Item F1
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: May 16. 2006
Division:
Emergency Services
Department: Fire Rescue
Bulk Item: Yes
No X
Staff Contact Person: Susan Hover
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to waive purchasing policy and issue a Purchase Order to
Municipal Equipment Company, LLC, sole source stocking distributor of Lion Apparel's Janesville
Brand of Tumouts in the state of Florida, in the amount of$51,860.00 for the purchase of 38 sets of
personal protective ensembles.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Personal protective ensembles (PPE) for structural fire fighting, even with
limited exposure to fire combat, have a shelf life that renders the thermal and vapor barrier protection
ineffective after seven years. An inventory was conducted in June of 2003 that revealed we had
members wearing PPE in excess of twice the shelflife. On July 22,2003, a request was made to the
Board which they approved for the appropriation of funds for the replacement of one seventh of the
PPE annually.
During Fiscal Year 2004, Monroe County Fire Rescue tested PPE of several different manufacturers.
Personnel were assigned the gear and were requested to give an evaluation in writing to our Apparatus
Committee. We also hosted a day at the Fire Academy where vendors could bring their bunker gear for
personnel evaluation. Thereafter, it was determined by our Apparatus Committee that Lion Apparel's
J anesville Brand best met the needs of Monroe County Fire Rescue. Chief Martin concurred.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOG ACTION: On July 22, 2003 the Board approved the replacement of
one seventh of the total number ofPPE annually. This amount has been budgeted for FY06.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A
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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval.
TOTAL COST:
DISTRICT 6:
DISTRICT 1:
$ 5 1.860.00
$ 8.269.00
$ 43,591.00
BUDGETED: Yes X No
146-12500-530520
141-13001-530520 and 141-11500-530520
COST TO COUNTY: $51.860.00
SOURCE OF FUNDS: Ad valorem taxes
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
No~
AMOUNT PER MONTH_ Year
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
APPROVED BY: County Atty N/A
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April 12,2005
captain Peter Lubert
Monroe County Fire Rescue
490 83rd Street
Marathon. Florida 33050
Dear Captain Lubert:
This letter Is to Inform the appropriate Jurisdiction that Municipal
Equipment Company of Orlando, Florida Is the sole stocking
distributor of the Halx Leather Fire Fighting Boots, manufactured
by Halx of Malnburg, Germany and distributed exclusively
through Lion Apparel, Protective Systems Group In the state of
Florida, USA.
Municipal Equipment maintains the appropriate backup stock of
Halx Leather Boots in Orlando, Florida and Is authorized to
handle all warranty and factory repairs or replacement Issues for
the Halx Leather Fire Fighting Boots.
Municipal Equipment Is also the sole stocking distributor of Lion
Apparel's Jane.vllle Brand of Turnouts In the state of Florida. In
addition to being the single stocking distributor of our turnout
gear, Municipal Equipment Is the exclusive authorized Cleaning,
Repair and Warranty Center for all of Lion Apparel's Brands for
the State of Florida.
Lion Apparel, Protective Systems Group Is proud of our
partnership with Municipal Equipment.
Please do not hesitate to call or write regarding this relationship.
Yours truly,
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Regional Sales Manager
Lion Apparel Protective Systems Group
Cell telephone # 937-609-4196
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