12/17/2024 Resolutions 2024-331 RESOLUTION 2024-331
WHEREAS, the GIFD issues PPE (PPE) to its firefighters to help ensure their
protection; and
WHEREAS, PPE has an approximate 10-year lifespan based on NFPA guidelines;
and
WHEREAS, half of the department's PPE was replaced in FY 2024; and
WHEREAS, an internal committee selected Morning Pride bunker gear and other
PPE items as the preferred brands; and
WHEREAS, a competitive bid for PPE was solicited using HGAC cooperative
buying group; and
WHEREAS,Delta Fire&Safety of Port Neches,Texas was the chosen PPE supplier
at a cost of$258,647.16.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND,NEBRASKA,that the Fire Department purchase of PPE from
Delta Fire & Safety is hereby approved; and that the City Clerk shall store, retain, and make
available for access all related and herein referenced documents as contracts and agreements are
retained.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, December 17, 2024.
Rog . Steele, ayor
Attest:
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S�ya Cisn os, Deputy City Clerk