From
Mike Joy
Title
Ratification of Emergency Purchases of Foam from DFW International Airport ($22,197.68), Metro Fire ($20,320.00), and United Professional Service Ltd ($67,103.72) for the response to the Poly America fire located at 2000 W. Marshall Drive in the total amount of $109,621.40
Presenter
Robert Fite, Fire Chief
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
On August 19, 2020, the Fire Department responded to a fire at Poly America located at 2000 W Marshall Drive. The operation quickly depleted local foam resources to which the Fire Department made emergency purchases from DFW International Airport ($22,197.68), Metro Fire ($20,320.00), and United Professional Service Ltd ($67,103.72) to continue emergency operations.
Local Government Code Chapter 252 allows for an exemption from the bid process for procurement necessary because of unforeseen damage to public machinery, equipment, or other property. Due to critical nature of emergency, we requested and were approved to waive the normal bidding procedures and awarded contracts to DFW International Airport, Metro Fire, and United Professional Service Ltd in the total amount of $109,621.40.
Financial Consideration
The emergency foam purchase in the amount of $109,621.40 will be paid out of Fire Emergency Operations 291210 60780. The City will be reimbursed for these costs by Poly America.