HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 14698 (Pump Testing Equipment)RESOLUTION NO. 14698
A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF PUMP TESTING EQUIPMENT FROM PUMP POD USA IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000
WHEREAS, the Fire Department identified the need to purchase pump testing
equipment to allow for annual pump testing and for training new firefighters during their
fire academy; and
WHEREAS, a mobile pump testing device would conserve water and better
protect the environment; and
WHEREAS, on May 30, 2019 the City issued a Request for Proposals for pump
testing equipment; and
WHEREAS, the City received two bids and the bid from Pump Pod USA (Simi
Valley, CA) had the lower base price and the product was determined to be better
suited to the needs of the Department; and
WHEREAS, PUMP POD USA is qualified to manufacture and deliver pump
testing equipment that meets the requirements of the Fire Department as outlined in the
RFP; and
WHEREAS, funds have been appropriated in the FY 2019-20 budget in the Fire
Equipment Replacement Fund 602 to support the proposed contract;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of San
Rafael does hereby authorize the City Manager to execute, on behalf of the City of San
Rafael, an agreement with PUMP POD USA for the purchase of pump testing
equipment in an amount not to exceed $100,000.
I, LINDSAY LARA, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City
Council of said City held on Monday, the 15th day of July 2019 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Bushey, Colin, Gamblin, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
LINDSAY LARA, City Clerk