TO: Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
David Johnson, Emergency Services Director
FROM: David Rattray, Deputy Fire Chief
Department of Emergency Services
DATE: May 2, 2025
SUBJECT: Approval for Purchase of Fire Station Cabinets
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BACKGROUND
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ANALYSIS
Indian River County Fire Rescue budgeted for the purchase of replacement of station cabinets. We have a total of $ 140,000.00 specifically allocated for cabinet replacement for 4 Fire Stations (Stations 2,3, 9 and 12) at a price of $ 33,509.00 per station. The company has a patent that they possess and due to this we are requesting the Board to waive the requirement for bids. The design and materials of these cabinets allow us to remove the old ones and replace them with the new ones without having to replace the stainless steel tops and floor tiles. These materials are also low-oxide, resistant to structural damage by insect, have a waterproof vented system, paintable for future repair and increased durability in our adverse environments. We believe this product is superior to others and would maximize the life of our current kitchen spaces.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Funding for the replacement of fire station cabinets, in the amount of $ 140,000, is budgeted and available in the Emergency Services District/Fire Services account number 11412022-066390.
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Account Name |
Account Number |
Amount |
|
Emergency Services District/Fire Services |
11412022-066390 |
$134,036 |
POTENTIAL FUTURE BOARD ACTIONS
This vendor will be used for future station cabinet replacements.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Infrastructure
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the Board authorize to waive the requirement for bids for the purchase of replacement of Fire Station Cabinets and to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $134,036.