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CONSIDERATION AND AWARDING OF BID NO. 1213-53 WITH SPECIAL OPS, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $79,182 FOR THE PURCHASE OF DRESS UNIFORMS FOR THE NORMAN FIRE DEPARTMENT.
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BACKGROUND: During negotiations for the fiscal year 2012-2013 (FYE 2013) contract between the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF union) and the City of Norman, the Parties agreed to provide new dress uniforms for the IAFF members in the Norman Fire Department.
DISCUSSION: Invitation to Bid 1213-53 was issued in November 2012. Two uniform companies submitted bids: Lighthouse Uniform Company, Seattle, Washington; and Special Ops, Inc., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The lowest and best bidder was Special Ops, Inc., in the amount of $79,182.
Funds are available in General Fund, Fire Suppression, Uniform and Clothing/Wearing Apparel (account 010-6443-422.35-03).
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Bid 1213-53 be awarded to Special Ops, Inc., as the lowest and best bidder meeting specifications.