Res 2019-119 Fire Rescue Department Bunker Gear PurchaseRESOLUTION 2019-119
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 eight (8) sets of
firefighter protective clothing (bunker gear) gear utilizing budgeted and available funds; and
WHEREAS, Village Staff is recommending the purchase of Globe bunker gear from Bennett
Fire Products Company, Inc. as a sole source purchase; and
WHEREAS, Village's purchasing regulations 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 eight (8) sets of
Globe bunker gear from Bennett Fire Products Company, Inc. at a total cost of $18,456.00, 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 24TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2019.
(Village Seal)
ATTEST:
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VILLAGE CLERK
MAYOR
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