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Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement to Purchase Firefighting Gear from the North America Fire Equipment Co., Inc., of Decatur, AL, for $92,117
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Department: |
Fire |
Meeting Date: |
1/6/2026 |
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Contact Name: |
Steve Mason |
Public Hearing: |
No |
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Contact Phone: |
910-343-3906 |
Advertising Date/Advertised By: |
N/A |
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Attachments: |
Attachment #1: Resolution; Attachment #2: NAFECO Quote |
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this resolution is to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the North America Fire Equipment Co., Inc. (“NAFECO”) of Decatur, Alabama, for an amount up to $92,117 for the purchase of twenty (20) sets of firefighting coats and pants through the NPPGov Government Cooperative Buying Agreement.
BACKGROUND:
With the adoption of the FY26 City of Wilmington budget, City Council authorized the purchase/replacement of firefighting pants, coats, and other personal protective equipment (“PPE”) for structural firefighting within the Fire Department.
N.C.G.S. §143-129(e)(3) provides for an exception to the procedures for letting public contracts if purchases are made through a competitive bidding group procurement program, which is a formally organized program that offers competitively obtained purchasing services at discount prices.
A full and open competitive solicitation for this equipment was conducted through the NPPGov Government Cooperative Buying Agreement, and the contract was awarded to NAFECO.
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BUDGET IMPACT:
The total purchase cost will be $92,117. Funding for this purchase is included in the approved FY26 Annual Budget.
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RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
Passage of the attached resolution is recommended.