Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the inspection, cleaning and repair of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) through Lion Total Care, in the amount of $106,407.90.
Summary
DATE: January 6, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Jim Kubinski, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: PPE Cleaning/Repair Through Lion Total Care
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) publishes fire industry codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks. NFPA Standard 1851 addresses requirements for the selection, care, and maintenance of firefighting protective equipment. This standard requires an Advanced Inspection of all protective equipment annually, or whenever a Routine Inspection determines potential damage. In addition, this standard also requires Advanced Cleaning of all protective equipment twice annually. These services are required to be performed by the original manufacturer, a verified and trained independent service provider, or a member of the department who has been properly trained and certified. Lion Total Care is a subsidiary of Lion Group, which is the original manufacturer of the Personal Protective Equipment we use daily. Lion Total Care will provide Advanced Inspections, Advanced Cleaning, and Repairs as necessary in an amount of 106,407.90 through Lion First Reponder Sourcewell contract #010424-LIO.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
N/A
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
N/A
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This purchase of services will be made through Lion Total Care and Sourcewell purchasing cooperative on contract #010424-LIO. Purchases made through a cooperative contract are exempt from the competitive bidding process as stated in the Texas Local Government Code section 271.102, subchapter F; a local government that purchases goods or services under this subchapter satisfies any state law requiring the local government to seek competitive bids for the purchase of the goods or services.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
Fiscal Year 26 expenditure is $106,407.90.
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
This is a one-time purchase for this budget year.
Is this expenditure budgeted?
Yes
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
Yes, funding is available in General Fund Uniform and Clothing account 100-52150-250-252-000000.
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve inspection, cleaning, and repair of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) through Lion Total Care in the amount of $106,407.90,
through Lion’s First Responders Sourcewell contract #010424-LIO, and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute any and all change orders within the amounts set by State and Local Law.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Purchasing
Finance
Fire
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Quote
Contract
Contract Verification
Certificate of Interested Parties
Presentation