HomeMy WebLinkAbout10. 17-179 APRIL 11, 2017 17-179 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: APPROVE WAIVER OF PURCHASING REQUIREMENTS FOR
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
INITIATED BY: CITY ADMINISTRATION
WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh Municipal Code generally requires that all
purchases of services, supplies, materials and equipment in excess of $25,000 be
competitively bid unless such purchase meets one of the specific exceptions listed within
the Code; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Oshkosh Fire Department to purchase self-
contained breathing apparatus equipment; and
WHEREAS,while self-contained breathing apparatus may be subject to competitive
bidding, such equipment is also subject to more personal preference and ease of use than
many other forms of standardized equipment and the Oshkosh Fire Department believes
that it would be beneficial to utilize a process involving review and testing by department
employees to assist with the determination as to the best equipment for purchase.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the request for waiver of the purchasing requirements is hereby approved and
that the proper City officials are hereby authorized to vary from the requirements of Section
12-10 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code as appropriate to obtain self-contained breathing
apparatus equipment that is best suited to the needs and budgetary requirements of the
Oshkosh Fire Department.