HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BFC-2017-02-21Board of Fire Commissioners Meeting Minutes
February 21, 2017
Present:
Chair Gilligan
Vice Chair Sparks
Commissioner Hoard
Fire Chief Parsons
Information Management Specialist – Myers
Excused:
Commissioner Guttridge
CC Liaison Gearhart
Call to Order:
Chair Gilligan called the meeting to order at 1605 hours.
New Business:
Award of Bid - Breathing Air Compressor and Air Storage – Resolution
By Vice Chair Sparks: Seconded by Commissioner Hoard
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2017, the City of Ithaca posted a Notice to Bidders with
specifications for a Breathing Air Compressor with Air Storage; and
WHEREAS, on February 16, 2017, the City of Ithaca Controller’s Office received
sealed bids from four bidders; and
WHEREAS, Chief Parsons, Assistant Chief Tier, and Deputy City Controller Andrew
reviewed the bids, specifications, options, and proposals made by each bidder; and
WHEREAS, after review, the Fire Chief recommends the award of the bid be made
to Jerome Fire Equipment Company Incorporated, 8721 Caughdenoy Road, Clay,
New York; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Fire Commissioners approves the award of a bid and
contract between the City of Ithaca and Jerome Fire Equipment Company,
Incorporated, in accordance with the pricing and bid form summary (attached) for
Breathing Air Compressor and Air Storage for a total cost of forty-four thousand nine
hundred dollars ($44,900.00), which includes three thousand eight hundred dollars
($3,800.00) allowance for trade-in of the existing air compressor and two thousand
four hundred fifty dollars ($2,450.00) option for the purchase of a seventy-five (75)
foot air reel to be piped to the compressor.
Carried Unanimously
Award of Bid – Uniforms and Accessories – Resolution
By Commissioner Hoard: Seconded by Vice Chair Sparks
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2017, the City of Ithaca posted a Notice to Bidders with
specifications for Uniforms and Accessories; and
WHEREAS, on February 16, 2017, the City of Ithaca Controller’s Office received
sealed bids from two bidders; and
Board of Fire Commissioners Meeting Minutes February 21, 2017
WHEREAS, Chief Parsons, Assistant Chief Tier, Lieutenant Farwell, and Deputy City
Controller Andrew reviewed the bids, specifications, options, and proposals made by
each bidder; and
WHEREAS, after review, the Fire Chief recommends the award of bid be made to
Star Uniform Center, 207 Center Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Fire Commissioners approves the award of the bid
and contract between the City of Ithaca and Star Uniform Center in accordance with
the pricing for Uniforms and Accessories (attached) of this resolution.
Carried Unanimously
Adjournment:
On a motion, the meeting adjourned at 1616 hours.
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Sarah L. Myers, William Gilligan,
Information Management Specialist Chair
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Attachment A - Resolution to Award Bid, Breathing Air Compressor