Title
Resolution Determining that Atlantic Emergency Solutions to be the Only Source Practicably Available from which to Procure Equipment and Maintenance for the Genesis Rescue Systems product line and Authorizing the Negotiation and Execution of a Purchase and Maintenance Contract with Atlantic Emergency Solutions as the "Sole Source"
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
Hampton Division of Fire & Rescue (HDFR) currently has several pieces of Genesis Rescue Systems that require annual maintenance and repairs. HDFR also may need to buy additional pieces during the year. No other vendors can provide quotes for these needs. Atlantic Emergency Solutions has been designated as the sole source provider/single supplier of Genesis Rescue Equipment in the Commonwealth of Virginia by the manufacturer. The Commonwealth of Virginia is also the specific sales and service territory for Atlantic Emergency Solutions under agreement with Howell Rescue, a Master Distributor of Genesis Rescue Equipment. The designation of Sole Source would enable an annual needs purchase order to be set for new pieces, basic annual maintenance and additional repairs.
Recommendation:
Rec
The desired action from Council is to designate Atlantic Emergency Solutions as the sole source for the repair, maintenance and purchase of Genesis Rescue Systems.
Body
WHEREAS, the Hampton Fire Division utilizes Genesis Rescue Systems equipment for vehicle extrication and rescue;
WHEREAS, the Fire Division desires to obtain an annual and emergency parts and service contract for this equipment in order to ensure that it is in good working condition at all times;
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Hampton has determined that it is in the best interests of the citizens of the City to obtain an annual and emergency parts and service contract for the Fire Division’s Genesis Rescue Systems equipment;
WHEREAS, Hampton City Council recognizes the public interest in providing through its Fir...
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