R-1828 - 09/24/2019 - FIRE DEPARTMENT - Resolutions RESOLUTION 2019-FD-GR-R-1828
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING
AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FIRE GEAR
WHEREAS, it is vital to the safety, health, and wellness of all sworn firefighters to maintain fire
safety gear; and
WHEREAS, the current program allows for the replacement of 6-7 complete sets of fire gear
("Gear')on a rotating basis, so that all Gear is effectively replaced within a prescribed 5-year cycle; and
WHEREAS, the 2019 budget includes $21,875 for the purchase of 7 complete sets of Gear; and
WHEREAS, Section 1-7-10 of the Village Code authorizes the Village to join with other units of
government in cooperative purchasing plans when it is in the best interests of the Village; and
WHEREAS, previous purchases of Gear have been made from Globe Manufacturing ("Globe')and
arranged through Municipal Emergency Services ("MES') who had been determined to be the most cost
effective and responsive manufacturer and a successful bidder through the National Purchasing Partners
("NPPGov'), a national cooperative procurement organization based in Seattle; and
WHEREAS, this year, Globe ceased their relationship with MES and re-established a new
partnership for the Globe brand with Air One Equipment, Inc. ("Air One'); and
WHEREAS, although not associated with a national cooperative procurement organization,Air One
has committed to maintaining cooperative and competitive pricing of the Globe Gear for Oak Brook; and
WHEREAS, in order to maintain uniformity and compatibility of existing Globe Gear, Village staff
recommends waiving competitive bidding and approving the purchase of the Globe Gear through Air One;
and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees, being fully advised in the premises, have
determined that it is in the best interests of the Village and its residents to so waive competitive bidding and
to approve the purchase of Gear.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, DU PAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS as follows:
Section 1: Recitals. The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated into, and made a part of,
this Resolution as the findings of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook.
Section 2: Waiver of Competitive Bidding Requirements. The advertising and bidding
requirements for the purchase of Gear are hereby waived in accordance with Section 1-7-4 of the Village
Code.
Section 3: Authorization of Purchase of Gear. The purchase of Globe Gear from Air One in
a total amount not to exceed $21,623 is hereby authorized.
Section 4: Execution of Required Documentation. The Village President and the Village Clerk
shall be, and are hereby, authorized to execute and attest,on behalf of the Village all documents necessary
to complete the purchase pursuant to Section 3 of this Resolution.
Section 5: Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage by two-thirds of the Trustees and its approval in the manner provided by law.
Resolution 2019-FD-GR-R-1828
Approving the Purchase of Fire Gear
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APPROVED THIS 24th day of September, 2019.
Gopal G. Lalmalani
Village President
PASSED THIS 24th day of September, 2019.
Ayes: Trustees Baar, Cuevas, Manzo Saiyed Yusuf
Nays:
Absent: Trustee Tiesenga
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ATTEST:
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Charlotte K. Pruss
F ��' Village Clerk