2016-86 Firefighter Protective Clothing PurchaseRESOLUTION 2016 -86
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF GLOBE FIREFIGHTER PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING (BUNKER GEAR) FROM BENNETT FIRE PRODUCTS
COMPANY, INC.; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Village Fire Rescue Department is requesting the purchase of seven (7) sets of
firefighter protective clothing (bunker gear) gear utilizing budgeted and available funds; and
WHEREAS, Village Administration is recommending the purchase of Globe bunker gear from
Bennett Fire Products Company, Inc. as a sole source purchase; and
WHEREAS, Village's Purchasing Policies require Village Council approval for sole source
purchases in excess of $10,000; 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 sole source purchase of seven (7) sets of
Globe bunker gear from Bennett Fire Products Company, Inc. at a total cost of $14,533.40, with
funds expended from Account No. A5812 -35294 (Fire Rescue — Uniforms & Shoes).
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 8TII DAY OF DEC I- - "
(Vil"jage; Seel)
ATTEST:
VILLAGE CLERK