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Citq 00 REPORT TO
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
I KERI Report Number: OES 15-09
Date: April 14, 2009
From: Everett Buntsma
Director, Operations & Emergency Services
Subject: Fire Services
- Uniform and Bunker Gear Acquisition
- File: A-1440
Recommendation:
1. The Report OES 15-09 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services
regarding Fire Services Uniform and Bunker Gear Acquisition be received;
2. That Council approve single sourcing of this acquisition through Starfield Lion
Ltd.; and
3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take any actions
necessary to give effect thereto.
Executive Summary:
Since 1992, the City of Pickering Fire Services have acquired uniforms and bunker gear
from Starfield Lion Ltd. The company at the time was selected through a "Uniform
Committee" comprised of management and union staff to ensure appropriate and safe
clothing and safe bunker gear were the standard for the City for acquisition.
The premise and criteria have not changed and both union and management staff want
to ensure that our staff continue to consistently have compatible and safe work wear.
As you are aware it is very important that all firefighters have similar, identifiable work
wear.
However, over the years, due to price increases the cost of acquisition has increased.
Now the cost exceeds our allowable amounts to acquire without undertaking a tendering
process as defined by the Purchasing Policy.
For this reason we require Council approval to continue to single source this acquisition
through Starfield Lion as per past agreement with the Association. Single source is
when more than one source in the open market exists but only for reasons of
standardization, function or service, one vendor is recommended for consideration of
the particular goods and/or services.
Report OES 15-09 April 14, 2009
Subject: Fire Services
- Uniform and Bunker Gear Acquisition Page 2
Financial Implications:
Estimated 2009 Budget $122,000
Sustainability Implications: N/A
Background: N/A
Attachments:
1. N/A
Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By:
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Everett Bun sma William Douglas
Director, Operations & Emergency Services Fire Chief
Gillis A. Paterson Vera Felgemacher
Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer C.P.P., CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M., CMM III
Manager, Supply & Services
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Copy: (Acting) Chief Administrative Officer
Chief Administrative Officer
Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Council
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Thomas J. Quinn, RD , CMM III
Chief Administrative Officer
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