AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2018-136R, ratifying the award of a contract to Farrwest Environmental Supply, Inc. for emergency preparedness & safety equipment from the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (“HGACBUY” contract #EP11-17) in the amount of $63,172.00; ratifying the City’s execution of the contract documents; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: August 7, 2018
Department: Neighborhood Services - Jeff Caldwell, Director (By Lynda Williams, Purchasing Manager)
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $63,172.00
Account Number: 13126006-56069
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Account Name: HSGP-FEDERAL-EQUIP-2018
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Background Information:
On April 3, 2018, Resolution No. 2018-47R authorized the City to apply for and receive grant funds from Department of Homeland Security for Hazardous Materials AreaRaes Equipment. The Homeland Security Grant included a stipulation that funds must be expended prior to June 30, 2018.
As authorized by the state statute, the equipment was procured through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (“HGACBuy”), contract #EP11-17 for Emergency Preparedness & Safety Equipment to Farrwest Environmental Supply, Inc. located in Schertz, Texas.
The City of San Marcos is a lead agency in the Capital Area Regional Response Plan providing a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) hazardous materials response capability and a regional law enforcement component. The City has participated in this regional concept since 2003.
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