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Fire department and emergency medical services: stations, apparatus, staffing, mutual aid.
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Accept 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program funds
This resolution approves the terms for accepting 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program funds and designates the Director of Emergency Management as the authorized official to manage the grant.
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Accept 2025 Homeland Security Grant Program funds
This resolution approves the terms for accepting 2025 Homeland Security Grant Program funds and designates the Director of Emergency Management as the authorized official to manage the grant.
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Executive session: Richardson Fire Department annual report
The council will meet in closed session to review and discuss the Richardson Fire Department's annual report.
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Approve contract for public safety uniforms, body armor, and ammunition (Bid #42-26)
Staff requests approval to award a cooperative annual requirements contract to GT Distributors, Inc. and Galls, Inc. for public safety uniforms, body armor, rifle-rated plates, and ammunition for the Fire and Police Departments, using BuyBoard cooperative contract #798-26 at the percentage discounts specified therein.
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Purchase one Ford F-350 truck for the Fire Department for $104,503 (Bid #41-26)
Council will consider approving a purchase order to Rockdale Country Ford for one 2026 Ford Super Duty F-350 for the Fire Department through BuyBoard cooperative contract #724-23 at a cost of $104,503.
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Replace fuel tanks at Sherrill Park Golf Course and install fuel systems at two other sites — $251,751.13
The city would issue a purchase order to Stovall Corporation for fuel tank removal and replacement at Sherrill Park Golf Course and fuel system installations at Fire Station 6 and the Breckinridge Pit fuel site, at a total cost of $251,751.13, through BuyBoard cooperative contract #772-25.
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Executive session: Richardson Fire Department annual report
The council will meet in closed session to review and discuss the Richardson Fire Department's annual report.
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Accept 2025 Homeland Security Grant Program funds
This resolution approves the terms for accepting 2025 Homeland Security Grant Program funds and designates the Director of Emergency Management as the authorized official to manage the grant.
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Accept 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program funds
This resolution approves the terms for accepting 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program funds and designates the Director of Emergency Management as the authorized official to manage the grant.
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Approve contract for public safety uniforms, body armor, and ammunition (Bid #42-26)
Staff requests approval to award a cooperative annual requirements contract to GT Distributors, Inc. and Galls, Inc. for public safety uniforms, body armor, rifle-rated plates, and ammunition for the Fire and Police Departments, using BuyBoard cooperative contract #798-26 at the percentage discounts specified therein.
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Purchase one Ford F-350 truck for the Fire Department for $104,503 (Bid #41-26)
Council will consider approving a purchase order to Rockdale Country Ford for one 2026 Ford Super Duty F-350 for the Fire Department through BuyBoard cooperative contract #724-23 at a cost of $104,503.
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Replace fuel tanks at Sherrill Park Golf Course and install fuel systems at two other sites — $251,751.13
The city would issue a purchase order to Stovall Corporation for fuel tank removal and replacement at Sherrill Park Golf Course and fuel system installations at Fire Station 6 and the Breckinridge Pit fuel site, at a total cost of $251,751.13, through BuyBoard cooperative contract #772-25.
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Award cooperative contract for EMS supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals
Council is asked to authorize an annual requirements contract for emergency medical services supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals with Bound Tree Medical, LLC as the primary vendor and Life-Assist Inc. as the alternate, using unit prices from City of Midlothian Bid #2025-28.
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Purchase one brush truck for the Fire Department — $184,988
Council is asked to authorize a purchase order to Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, LLC for one brush truck for the Fire Department at a total cost of $184,988, through HGAC Contract #FS12-23.
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Executive session: fire station site and possible council vacancy
The council will meet in closed session to discuss a potential site for Fire Station No. 7 and to consult with the city attorney about a possible vacancy on the City Council.
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Purchase two aerial fire apparatus for $4,204,556
Council will authorize a purchase order to Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, LLC for two aerial apparatus (ladder trucks) for the Fire Department, purchased through HGAC Contract #FS12-23 at a total cost of $4,204,556.
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Bid #10-26: cooperative contract with Casco Industries for firefighter bunker gear
Council will authorize a cooperative annual requirements contract with Casco Industries, Inc. to supply firefighter protective clothing (bunker gear) for the fire department, using the City of North Richland Hills Bid #25-028.
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Bid #14-26: $771,872 purchase of two ambulances for the fire department via HGAC
Council will authorize a $771,872 purchase order to Sterling McCall Ford for two ambulances for the fire department, using the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC) cooperative contract #AM10-23.
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Resolution adopting the Richardson Fire Department Strategic Master Plan
Council will formally adopt the Richardson Fire Department's Strategic Master Plan, which guides the department's long-term direction.
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Discussion of the Richardson Fire Department Strategic Master Plan
Council will review and discuss the Richardson Fire Department's Strategic Master Plan, which outlines the department's long-term direction and priorities.
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Approve $116,946 change order for Fire Station No. 5 construction
Council is asked to authorize a change order increasing Contract #324000184 with JC Commercial for Fire Station No. 5 by $116,945.87.
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Discussion: National Preparedness Month
The council will review and discuss National Preparedness Month, which encourages households and communities to plan for emergencies.
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Discussion of the Richardson Fire Department Strategic Master Plan
The council will review and discuss the Richardson Fire Department's Strategic Master Plan, which outlines the department's long-term direction and priorities.
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Award $52,293.54 contract for fire department aerial vehicle engine repair
Cummins Southern Plains would be awarded a contract for $52,293.54 to perform major engine repair on a fire department aerial vehicle.
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Authorize annual contract with PyeBarker Fire and Safety for fire protection systems service and repair
Council will authorize Bid #82-25 (listed in text as Bid #77-25) to issue a cooperative annual requirements contract to PyeBarker Fire and Safety LLC for fire protection systems service and repair through the TIPS cooperative purchasing contract #24020301, at specified percentage discounts.
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Purchase one Pierce Enforcer 75-foot aerial fire apparatus via HGAC cooperative contract — $1,730,091
The city would issue a purchase order to Siddons-Martin Emergency Group for one Pierce Enforcer Aerial-75' fire truck for the Richardson Fire Department, using the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments cooperative contract #FS12-23, at a cost of $1,730,091.
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Discussion: Richardson Fire Department annual report
Council will review and discuss the Richardson Fire Department's annual report, covering department activities and performance over the past year.
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Approve state EMS license for Falck Southwest Corp. to provide ambulance service in Richardson
The council is asked to approve the issuance of a Texas Department of State Health Services EMS license to Falck Southwest Corp. (doing business as Falck) and authorize the required letter of notification, allowing Falck to legally provide emergency medical services in Richardson.
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Annual contract with Bound Tree Medical for EMS supplies and pharmaceuticals
Bid #42-25 would establish an annual requirements contract with Bound Tree Medical, LLC to supply emergency medical services equipment, supplies, and pharmaceuticals at unit prices from City of Midlothian Bid #2020-28.
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Purchase one Ford F-150 pickup for the Fire Department for $95,057
Bid #45-25 would authorize a purchase order to Rockdale Country Ford for one Ford F-150 pickup for the Fire Department through BuyBoard cooperative contract #724-23 at a total cost of $95,057.
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Purchase six gas leak detectors for the Fire Department — $80,725.80
Staff requests authorization to issue a purchase order to Farrwest Environmental Supply, Inc. for six hand-held remote gas leak detectors for the Fire Department through BuyBoard Contract #703-23 at a total cost of $80,725.80.
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Annual contract with Protect Environmental Services for hazmat emergency response (Bid #08-25)
Council will consider authorizing an annual requirements contract with Protect Environmental Services, Inc. to provide hazardous materials emergency response services at unit prices.
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Purchase 12 thermal imaging cameras for Fire Department — $88,903 (Bid #29-25)
Council will consider authorizing an $88,903 purchase order to Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. for twelve Bullard thermal imaging cameras for the Fire Department, using BuyBoard cooperative contract #698-23.
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Purchase battery replacements for Fire Training Center and Emergency Management systems for $51,756.50
Bid #22-25 would authorize a purchase order to GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. for $51,756.50 to replace batteries in the uninterruptible power protection systems at the Fire Training Center and the Emergency Management facility, using DIR contracts DIR-CPO-4751, DIR-CPO-4754, and DIR-CPO-5097.
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Council reviews final draft of fire services assessment report
The council will review and discuss a completed assessment report on the city's fire services. No vote is expected at this meeting.
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Bid #14-25: $373,684.28 purchase of one fire department ambulance (MICU)
The council would authorize a purchase order to Sterling McCall Ford for one Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU) for the Fire Department, bought through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments cooperative contract #AM10-23, at a cost of $373,684.28.
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Authorize $124,260 purchase order to upgrade access controls at Fire Stations 2 and 4
Staff requests authorization to issue a $124,260 purchase order to Entech Sales and Service through BuyBoard Contract #654-21 to install upgraded access control systems at Fire Stations 2 and 4.
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Texas State Fire Marshal recognizes Richardson's ISO Class 1 fire rating
The Texas State Fire Marshal will present a recognition to Richardson for achieving an Insurance Services Office (ISO) Class 1 rating, the highest possible score for fire protection.
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Purchase HVAC controls for Fire Station No. 5 from Climatec for $59,740 (Bid #105-24)
Council will award Bid #105-24 to Climatec for the purchase and installation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning controls at Fire Station No. 5 in the amount of $59,740.
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Cooperative contract for fire department breathing apparatus and tools (Bid #97-24)
Council is asked to authorize an annual requirements contract with Siddons Martin for self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), hand tools, and powered equipment for the fire department, using cooperative purchasing through Sourcewell Contract #011824-DRG.
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Review of the Richardson Fire Department annual report
The council will review and discuss the Richardson Fire Department's annual report summarizing the department's activities and performance over the past year.
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Bid #38-24: $64,781 HVAC repairs at the Fire Training Center
The city requests authorization to issue a purchase order to Texas Air Systems for $64,781 to repair HVAC systems at the Fire Training Center through TIPS Contract #23010402.
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Purchase $90,370 access control upgrade for Fire Training Center via BuyBoard
The city requests a purchase order to Entech Sales and Service for $90,370 to install access controls and upgrade the Fire Training Center's access system, using BuyBoard cooperative contract #654-21 under Bid #31-24.
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Award $7,263,554 contract to renovate Animal Shelter and Fire Station No. 5
The city recommends awarding CSP #902-24 to JC Commercial Inc. for $7,263,554 to construct additions and renovate both the Animal Shelter and Fire Station No. 5.
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Project updates on Sherrill Park Golf Course 2, animal shelter, and Fire Station 5
Staff will provide progress updates on three capital projects: Sherrill Park Golf Course 2, the animal shelter, and Fire Station 5.
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Resolution approving 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program funds
Resolution No. 23-27 would accept Homeland Security grant funds and authorize the Director of Emergency Management to act as the official responsible for managing the grant.
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Purchase one ambulance (MICU) for the Fire Department for $323,476
The council will consider authorizing a purchase order to Mac Haik Dodge for one Dodge 4500 with a Frazer Type-1 14' Mobile Intensive Care Unit module for the Fire Department through HGAC Contract #AM10-20, at a cost of $323,476.
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Toughbook laptops for fire vehicles — $185,880.50
Bid #83-23 requests authorization to issue a purchase order to GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $185,880.50 for Toughbook laptops for fire department vehicles through State of Texas DIR Contract #DIR-TSO-4025.
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Ordinance adopting the 2021 International Fire Code
Ordinance No. 4462 would update the city's code to adopt the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code, including Appendices B, D, H, I, and N, along with local amendments.
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Purchase one Pierce fire pumper truck for $1,101,325 through cooperative contract
Staff requests authorization to issue a purchase order to Siddons-Martin Emergency Group for one Pierce Custom Enforcer Pumper fire apparatus for the Fire Department at a cost of $1,101,325, using Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC) cooperative contract #FS12-19.
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Award Fire Station No. 6 facility improvements contract for $127,755
Council will award a contract to Core Construction for facility improvements at Fire Station No. 6 through TIPS Contract #200201 in the amount of $127,755.
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Bid #51-23: annual cooperative contract to GT Distributors and Galls for public safety uniforms, armor, and ammunition
The city would establish an annual requirements contract with GT Distributors, Inc. and Galls, Inc. for public safety uniforms, body armor, rifle-rated plates, and ammunition for the Fire and Police departments, under BuyBoard Contract #698-23.
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Resolution 23-10: accept 2023 bullet-resistant shield program grant funds
The council would approve the terms of a 2023 Bullet-Resistant Shield Program grant and designate the Director of Emergency Management as the authorized official to manage the grant.
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Review the Richardson Fire Department's annual report
Council will review and discuss the Richardson Fire Department's annual report summarizing the department's activities and performance.
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Purchase $58,971.47 in fitness equipment for the Fire Department
The city requests authorization to issue a purchase order to Marathon Fitness for fitness equipment for the Fire Department under Bid #45-23, using BuyBoard Contract #608-20, at a total cost of $58,971.47.
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Award RFP for fire billing and ambulance debt collection services at 18% of net collections
Council is asked to authorize a cooperative contract with EmergiFire, LLC for fire billing and ambulance debt collection services at a fee of 18% of net collections, using the City of Coppell RFP #182.
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Award cooperative contract for fire department uniforms to Galls, Inc. (Bid #18-23)
The council is asked to authorize an annual requirements contract with Galls, Inc. for fire department uniforms, purchased through BuyBoard cooperative contract #603-20.
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Award construction manager contract for animal shelter and Fire Station No. 5 renovation (RFQ #2022-03)
The council is asked to award RFQ #2022-03 to Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc. to serve as Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the renovation of the animal shelter and Fire Station No. 5, in the amount of $91,722.
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Purchase a new 100-foot aerial fire truck for $1,874,699
The council is asked to approve buying one Pierce Custom Velocity Platform 100-foot mid-mount aerial fire apparatus from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group for $1,874,699. The purchase would be made through a cooperative contract with the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments, which allows the city to use pre-negotiated pricing.
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Bid #97-22: $293,611 purchase of Ford F-450 ambulance for Fire Department
The council is asked to authorize a $293,611 purchase order to Sterling McCall Ford for one Ford F-450 with a 14-foot Type 1 Mobile Intensive Care Unit module for the Fire Department, through HGAC contract #AM10-20.
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Bid #98-22: $999,744 purchase of Pierce fire pumper truck for Fire Department
The council is asked to authorize a $999,744 purchase order to Siddons-Martin Emergency Group for one Pierce Velocity 4-door pumper body for the Fire Department, through HGAC contract #FS12-19.
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Amend lease agreement with Stryker for fire department equipment at $265,069/year
The council is asked to approve Amendment No. 2 to the master lease agreement with Stryker Sales Corporation, setting annual payments of $265,069 for fire department equipment.
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Award Bid 68-22: annual contract for fire hydrant maintenance and flow testing
Staff requests authorization to issue an annual requirements contract to Puttbros, LLC for fire hydrant maintenance and flow testing at unit prices under Bid #68-22.
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Richardson Fire Department presents its annual report
The Fire Department reviews its annual report with the city council, summarizing activities and performance over the past year.
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Replace fire notification systems via cooperative contract – $60,605.05 (Bid #62-22)
Council considers authorizing a purchase order to Pye-Barker Fire and Safety LLC for fire notification system replacement through the TIPS cooperative purchasing program on Contract #21020402 at a cost of $60,605.05.
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Fire department Certificates of Merit presented to honorees
The council recognizes Fire Department members by presenting them with Certificates of Merit.
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Discussion of city's winter storm response and spring preparedness
Council will review and discuss how the city responded to recent winter storms and what steps are being taken to prepare for spring weather events.
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Award $66,735 contract to renovate the fitness room at Fire Station #2
Staff recommends awarding a contract to Falkenberg Construction Company for $66,735.16 to renovate the fitness room at Fire Station #2, purchased through the BuyBoard cooperative purchasing contract.
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Buy a $259,570 ambulance (MICU) for the Fire Department
Under Bid #31-22, council is asked to authorize a purchase order for one Ford F-450 with a 14-foot Type 1 Mobile Intensive Care Unit module for the Fire Department, costing $259,570, through HGAC Contract #AM10-20 with Sterling McCall Ford.
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Award annual contracts for fire hydrant parts to two suppliers
Under Bid #65-21, council is asked to issue annual requirements contracts to Core & Main and Ferguson Waterworks for fire hydrant parts at the unit prices they bid.
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Purchase a Bauer compressor for the fire department for $51,799.29
The city seeks authorization to issue a purchase order under Bid #25-22 to August Industries in the amount of $51,799.29 for one Bauer Vertecon compressor packager for the fire department, through BuyBoard Contract #603-20.
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Decrease Fire Station 3 construction purchase order by $250,764
Council is asked to approve a change order that decreases Purchase Order #190803 to Core Construction for the Fire Station 3 project by $250,764.
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Award EMS billing and collections contract to Digitech Computer (RFP 702-22)
Staff recommends awarding a cooperative EMS billing and collection services contract to Digitech Computer at a fee of 4.5% of net collections, using the Cole County, Missouri EMS billing service agreement framework under RFP #702-22.
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Purchase one Pierce Enforcer heavy rescue vehicle for Fire Station No. 5 — $941,968
The council is asked to authorize a purchase order to Siddons-Martin Emergency Group for one Pierce Enforcer 4-door single axle walk-in heavy rescue body for Fire Station No. 5, purchased cooperatively through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments contract #FS12-19 at a cost of $941,968.
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Purchase a new fire department ambulance (MICU) for Station No. 2
Bid #73-21 would authorize a purchase order to Sterling McCall Ford for one Ford F-450 with a 14-foot Type 1 Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU) ambulance module for Fire Station No. 2, at a cost of $240,910, through HGAC Contract #AM10-20.
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Annual contract for outdoor emergency siren repair and maintenance
The city would issue an annual requirements contract to Joe Goddard Enterprises to repair and maintain outdoor emergency sirens at unit prices specified in City of Arlington Bid #21-0097.
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Adopt 2018 International Fire Code for Richardson
Ordinance No. 4374 would update Richardson's fire code by adopting the 2018 edition of the International Fire Code, including Appendices B, D, H, I, and N, along with local amendments.
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Contract for fire department personal protective equipment — Casco Industries (Bid #18-21)
Staff requests approval of a cooperative annual requirements contract with Casco Industries, Inc. to supply personal protective equipment for the Fire Department, using unit prices from City of North Richland Hills RFP #20-026.
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Accept 2020 Homeland Security grant funds
Resolution No. 20-23 approves the terms of the 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program funds and authorizes the city's Emergency Management Coordinator to act as the official responsible for managing the grant.
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Accept 2020 coronavirus emergency supplemental funding from the state
Resolution No. 20-24 approves the terms of the Office of the Governor's 2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program and authorizes the Emergency Management Coordinator to manage the grant.
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Award $60,775 contract for HVAC upgrades at Fire Station 6 (Bid #82-20)
Council will award a contract to Reliable Plant Maintenance in the amount of $60,775 for outside-air HVAC upgrades at Fire Station No. 6, including Bid Alternates No. 1 and 2.
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Award $57,476.16 cooperative contract for fire training center upgrades (Bid #92-20)
Council will award a cooperative Job Order Contract to Core Construction, Inc. for $57,476.16 to upgrade the fire training center's draft tank and repair the driveway and sidewalk, using TIPS Contract #200201.
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Purchase one ambulance module for Fire Station 3 for $230,471 (Bid #97-20)
Council will authorize a purchase order to Mac Haik Dodge Chrysler Jeep for one Dodge Ram 4500 with a 14-foot Type 1 Mobile Intensive Care Unit module for Fire Station No. 3, costing $230,471 through HGAC Contract #AM10-20.
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Discussion of National Preparedness Month
The council will review and discuss National Preparedness Month, which encourages residents and communities to prepare for emergencies and disasters.
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Presentation of the American Heart Association's Mission Lifeline 2020 Gold Plus Award
Council will recognize Richardson's receipt of the American Heart Association's Mission Lifeline 2020 Gold Plus Award.
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Bid #73-20: Lease Stryker medical equipment for the Fire Department — $1,710,464.35
The council is asked to approve a 76-month cooperative lease with Stryker Corporation for medical equipment for the Fire Department at a total cost of $1,710,464.35, through NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement #OK-SW-300.
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Bid #56-20: cooperative contract with G.T. Distributors for police and fire marshal ammunition
The council is asked to approve an annual requirements contract with G.T. Distributors, Inc. for ammunition for the Police Department and Fire Marshal's Office, using discounts under BuyBoard Contract #603-20.
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Establish annual contract for fire department uniforms
The city requests authorization to issue Bid #47-20, an annual requirements contract to GT Distributors, Inc. for fire department uniforms at the percentage discounts in BuyBoard Contract #603-20.
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Annual contract with Bound Tree Medical for EMS medical supplies and pharmaceuticals
Staff requests authorization to issue an annual requirements contract to Bound Tree Medical for medical supplies and pharmaceuticals at unit prices under Bid #28-20.
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Purchase $60,191.83 fitness equipment for Fire Station No. 3
Staff requests authorization to issue a purchase order to Team Marathon Fitness for $60,191.83 for fitness equipment at Fire Station No. 3, purchased through BuyBoard cooperative contract #583-19.
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Discussion of the Richardson Fire Department
The City Council will review and discuss the Richardson Fire Department.