HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2025-018 Purchase Fire Dex Structural Firefighting Gear RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-018
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF FIRE DEX STRUCTURAL
FIREFIGHTER GEAR FROM MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES, INC
WHEREAS, the City of Riverside Fire Department requires the purchase of Fire-Dex
Structural Firefighting Gear(PPE) for use during structural and vehicle fires; and
WHEREAS, the City's Purchasing Agent has determined that Municipal Emergency
Services Inc. (MES), Deer Creek, Ill., is the only vendor capable of providing the required Fire-
Dex gear in the region. This approach creates the capability to reuse specific components from
the old gear to save the City unnecessary additional costs. (MES) pricing is providing significant
cost advantages to the City; and
WHEREAS, Section 135.130 of the City Code allows for sole source purchasing when
only one firm, company, or individual is capable of providing the required supplies or services,
subject to a written determination by the requesting department head and approval by the
Purchasing Agent; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department and Purchasing Agent have documented the sole
source justification for this purchase in writing, finding that Municipal Emergency Services, Inc.
(MES), Deer Creek, Ill., is the exclusive vendor for the specific package meeting the City's
needs; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF
THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE,MISSOURI,AS FOLLOWS:
THAT the Board of Aldermen hereby approves the sole source purchase of the Fire-Dex
Structural Firefighting Gear from MES, Inc., in accordance with Order #S02052765, for the
total cost of$14,385.00; and
FURTHER THAT the Mayor, City Administrator, Fire Chief, and other appropriate
City officials are authorized to take all actions necessary or convenient to carry out and comply
with the intent of this Resolution. This includes executing and delivering any certificates,
agreements, and other documents required for the purchase.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside,
Missouri,the 18th day of February 2025.
Mayor Kathleen L. Rose
ATTEST:
Robin Kincaid,'City Clerk
MES Sales Order
(877)637-3473 Order #: S02052765
Date 01/15/2025
Terms Net 30
PO# Email Approval
Sales Rep Chew, Dwayne
Shipping Method FedEx Ground
Ship Complete Yes
Customer Riverside Fire Department(MO)
Customer # C31818
Bill To
Captain Scott Stubler Ship To
Riverside Fire Department Captain Scott Stubler
2990 NW Vivion Road Riverside Fire Department
RIVERSIDE MO 64150 2990 NW Vivion Road
United States RIVERSIDE MO 64150
United States
Item Alt Item # Units Description QTY Unit Price Amount
TECGEN71- FW3 37957 FW3 37957 4 $2,082.50 $8,330.00
Custom-Coat Custom TecGen 71 Coat
TECGEN71- FW3 37957 FW3 37957 4 $1,508.75 $6,035.00
Custom-Pant Custom TecGen 71 Pant
Scott -Thank You!!! Subtotal $14,365.00
Shipping Cost $20.00
Tax Total $0.00
Total $14,385.00
All returns must be processed within 30 days of receipt and require a return authorization number and are subject to a restocking fee.
Custom orders are not returnable.Effective tax rate will be applicable at the time of invoice.
CITY OF RIVERSIDE MISSOURI Upstream from Ordinary
City of Riverside
Resolution / Ordinance Overview
February 4, 2025
Memo Date: February 12, 2025
Agenda Date: February 18, 2025
To: City Administrator Brian Koral
From: Fire Chief Gordon Fowlston
Re: Purchase of Fire DEX Structural Firefighter Gear
BACKGROUND:
The Fire Department has four sets of our present Fire-Dex Structural Firefighting Gear(PPE)that have
reached the end of their service life. Our firefighters wear this PPE to structure fires and vehicle fires to
protect them from the dangerous conditions they encounter.
We are proposing a sole source purchase from Municipal Emergency Services Inc.(MES),Deer Creek,
Ill.,the sole dealer for Fire-Dex gear in our region. This approach allows us to reuse specific components
from the old gear, such as name tags, saving us from unnecessary additional costs.
Another advantage of our proposed purchase is the potential for gear exchange.As we cycle gear down
for use as a backup set or in case of damage,we can exchange serviceable components, such as pants,
from our existing stock until we receive replacements.
We will be replacing four of our existing Fire-Dex PPE with new Fire-Dex PPE purchased from
Municipal Emergency Services Inc.(MES),Deer Creek, Ill., for a total price of$14,385.00.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the resolution to purchase four sets of PPE from the Public Safety Sales tax
fund.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
$14,385.00.