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Consider a memorandum authorizing the purchase of Fire Department Uniforms from Impact Promotional Services, LLC dba Got You Covered Work Wear & Uniforms and Webb’s Uniforms LLC in the combined amount of $157,881.
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DATE: October 20, 2026
TO: Laurie Wilson, Interim City Manager
FROM: Jim Kubinski, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Purchase of Fire Department Uniforms
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Fire Department continues to maintain a standard appearance for all personnel. A standard uniform includes but is not limited to: Class C T-shirts, pants, boots, and required accessories; Class B button down shirts and required accessories; and Class A dress uniforms. Through this purchase, the Fire Department will continue to have a consistent, uniform presentation from member to member. Fire Department uniform items and required accessories will be purchased through the Impact Promotional Services, LLC dba Got You Covered (GYC) Work Wear & Uniforms Buyboard Contract #773-25 and Webb’s Uniforms, LLC Buyboard Contract #773-25.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
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Which alternative is recommended? Why?
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CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This purchase will be made through Impact Promotional Services, LLC (GYC) Buyboard Contract #773-25 and Webb’s Uniforma, LLC Buyboard Contract #773-25. Purchases made through a cooperative contract are exempt from the competitive bidding process, as stated in Texas Local Government Code (TLGC) 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 revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
The total FY 2027 expenditure for Fire Department uniforms is $157,881. Future expenditures will be determined annually based on operational needs and available appropriations.
Is this a one-time or recurri...
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