HomeMy WebLinkAbout3887 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 3i
A RESOLUTION of the City of Pasco, Washington waiving competitive bidding
requirements and approving the acquisition of Hurst Rescue Products from LN Curtis and
Sons, the regional Hurst Dealer.
WHEREAS, the City has effectively utilized Hurst Rescue products for over 25 years; and
WHEREAS, the City is now considering the purchase of similar equipment for an additional
apparatus; and
WHEREAS, it is functionally necessary to be able to exchange/interchange this equipment and
have similar equipment for ease of maintenance and efficiencies in order to facilitate speed and accuracy
in life-saving situations; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of Hurst Rescue Products from LN Curtis will allow the City to reduce
the costs of training, implementation, utilization, and the inventory of parts by having consistency
between equipment.
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 39.04.280, LN Curtis and Company is the regional sole source of
Hurst Rescue Products that are interchangeable with the equipment already installed, and will allow the
City to interchange equipment;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO,
WASHINGTON, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City of Pasco acquire Hurst Rescue Products from LN Curtis and Sons.
Section 2. The competitive bidding requirements for the City of Pasco are hereby wmw and
the Pasco Fire Department is authorized to purchase Hurst Rescue Products. The above-described
circumstances is justification for the waiver of bidding requirements under the authority of RCW
39.04.280(1)(a) and RCW 39.04.280(1)(b) for purchases from a sole source supplier involving special
facilities, and, therefore, the bidding requirement is hereby waived for the acquisition of services from
LN Curtis and Sons.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, this Mr ' day of
fia& '2019.
CITY OF PASCO:
Matt Watkins, Mayor
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aniela Erickson, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Ke i erguson Law, City Attorney
SOLE SOURCE WORKSHEET
Sole source purchases are defined as clearly and legitimately limited to a single supplier. Sole source
purchases are normally not allowed except when based upon strong technological grounds such as
operational compatibility with existing equipment and related parts or upon a clearly unique and cost
effective feature requirement.
Requisition Item: Hurst Battery Powered Extrication equipment Requisition No. _
Prior Purchase Order Number (if item bad been approved previously)-: - - - - - - - - - -
Please describe the items and its function: Hurst Battery Powered Extrication tools are u ed
to cut, lift and nry wreckage to remove victims from entrapment or entanglement, Z&
Staff utilizes a set of Hurst extrication tools which are patented rescue tools for e,
extrication situations.
2. This is a sole source because:
O sole provider of a licensed or patented good or service
O sole provider of items that are compatible with existing equipment, inventory, systems,
programs or services
o sole provider of goods and services for which the City has established a standard
u sole provider of goods or services that will meet the specialized needs of the City or
perform the intended function (please detail below or in an attachment)
o the vendor/distributor is a holder of a used item that would represent good value and is
advantageous to the City (please attach information on market price survey, availability,
etc.)
3. What necessary features does this vendor provide which are not available from other
vendors? Please be specific.
The Hurst extrication tools are interchangeable with eauinment already in use Staff is gal
and has experience working with this sneeific set of extrication tools in life kig
situations.
4. What steps were taken to verify that these features are not available elsewhere?
Hurst rescue products are only avai lable through their regional representative which i 1t�I
Curtis and Sons This was verified through Hurst's website a
httns: 'www. iawsotlife.com/find-a-dealer
5. Sole source vendor certifies that the City is getting the lowest price offered for the item.
Certification of Need
This recommendation for sole source is based upon on objective review of the product/service required
and appears to be in the best interest of the City. I know of no conflict of interest on my palt of pt:rsonal
involvement in any way with this request. No gratuities, favors or comprising actions have been taken.
Neither has my personal familiarity with particular brands, types or equipment, materials or firm been a
deciding influence on my request to solesouree this purchase.
BY: � 1�' 4—,—`— Date: L -1- \Ct