TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jeff Carey, Chief of Fire
SUBJECT:
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Approval of Purchase of 110 Additional Sets of Firefighter Turnout Gear from Air One Equipment, Inc. in the Amount of $398,310.00
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BACKGROUND:
The Joliet Fire Department (JFD) outfits each department member with firefighter turnout gear. The City replaces the gear if it is beyond repair due to normal wear and tear or reaches its maximum lifespan of 10 years. The approved 2026 budget includes funding of 45 additional sets of turnout gear. To meet NFPA standards, the JFD will need to purchase an additional 110 sets of turnout gear.
The JFD currently utilizes Globe through its local vendor, Air One Equipment Inc. The JFD has been using Air One Equipment, Inc. since 2020. The gear from Air One Equipment, Inc. meets the specification requirements and has been well received by JFD personnel with no issues or concerns. In an effort to standardize JFD equipment and provide turnout gear that personnel feel comfortable and confident while wearing, the JFD is requesting that Air One Equipment, Inc. furnish additional turnout gear sets to meet operational needs.
The Public Safety Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
Air One Equipment, Inc. is a long-time vendor of the City of Joliet. Sourcewell pricing will be utilized to secure pricing, as shown below. The Sourcewell contract, which is nationally bid, is 37% off the list price. HGAC Buy is another nationwide cooperative. The prices listed below are the 2025 pricing using the current list price, Sourcewell, and HGAC Buy (cooperative purchasing).
Prices listed are for a Bunker Coat and Bunker Pants for 2025:
Sourcewell Price HGAC Buy Current List Price
Bunker Coat: $2,314.43 Bunker Coat: $3,275.13 Bunker Coat: $4,366.84
Bunker Pant: $1,826.07 Bunker Pant: $2,584.07 Bunker Pant: $3,445.52
Total Both: $4,140.05 Total Both: $5,859.20 Total Both: $7,812.26
Air One Equipment, Inc. has negotiated an Agreement with...
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