HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 08 Approval to Purchase Firefighting Bunker Gear Ensembles from Morning Pride via Sourcewell
City of Ocoee ▪ 1 N. Bluford Avenue ▪ Ocoee, Florida 34761
Phone: (407) 905-3100 ▪ www.ocoee.org
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: August 19, 2025
Item #: 8
Contact Name: Charles Van Camp Department Director: Thomas Smothers
Contact Number: Ext. 2006 City Manager: Craig Shadrix
Subject: Approval to Purchase Firefighting Bunker Gear Ensembles from Morning Pride via
Sourcewell and Designate Morning Pride as a Sole Source Provider. (Deputy Fire Chief Van
Camp)
Background Summary:
The Ocoee Fire Department provides structural firefighting services and is required to maintain compliant, high-
quality personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure the safety and effectiveness of its personnel during
emergency operations. As part of its ongoing effort to ensure firefighter safety, the Department conducted a
comprehensive evaluation of several leading bunker gear manufacturers. The evaluation considered critical criteria
including cost, NFPA compliance, thermal protection, durability, ergonomic design, serviceability, and overall long-
term value.
Following this review, Morning Pride, manufactured by Honeywell First Responder Products, was determined to be
the most cost-effective solution while meeting the Department’s operational and safety requirements. Morning Pride
equipment exceeds the NFPA 1971 standard and is recognized for its performance, comfort, and protective
capabilities.
In order to promote consistency in PPE across the department and streamline future procurement, the Fire
Department is requesting to standardize bunker gear ensembles, including helmets, jackets, and pants, to Morning
Pride and designating it as the sole source provider for this equipment.
Sourcewell is a nationally recognized cooperative procurement agency that has already competitively solicited and
awarded contracts in compliance with public sector purchasing laws. The City currently has a registered Sourcewell
account.
To facilitate this purchase, the Department will utilize the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract #010424-
MNP. Utilizing this contract enables the City to benefit from volume-based pricing and reduce administrative
overhead while ensuring procurement compliance.
Issue:
Should the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners approve the purchase of Morning Pride bunker gear
ensembles using Sourcewell cooperative purchasing and authorize the designation of Morning Pride as the
sole source provider for structural firefighting PPE?
Recommendations:
Staff recommends that the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners approve the purchase of Morning Pride
City of Ocoee ▪ 1 N. Bluford Avenue ▪ Ocoee, Florida 34761
Phone: (407) 905-3100 ▪ www.ocoee.org
bunker gear ensembles using Sourcewell cooperative purchasing and authorize the designation of Morning
Pride as the sole source provider for structural firefighting PPE moving forward.
Attachments:
1. Morning Pride Sourcewell Contract
Financial Impacts:
Funding for the purchase of bunker gear ensembles is included in the Fire Department’s budget for Fiscal
Year 2025/2026 under GL # 001-522-00-5204 Protective Clothing account. The total cost will be determined
based on the quantity of gear ordered and pricing established in the Sourcewell contract.
There is no additional financial impact to the City outside of budgeted appropriations. The use of Sourcewell
ensures the City is receiving competitive pricing that satisfies public procurement requirements.
Type of Item: Consent
Sourcewell Contract # 010424-MNP | Amendment #1
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AMENDMENT #1
TO
CONTRACT # 010424-MNP
THIS AMENDMENT is effective upon the date of the last signature below by and between
Sourcewell and Morning Pride Manufacturing L.L.C.(Supplier).
Sourcewell awarded a contract to Supplier to provide Firefighting Personal Protective
Equipment with Related Equipment Cleaning to Sourcewell and its Participating Entities,
effective May 9, 2024, through March 27, 2028 (Contract).
The parties wish to amend the Proposal to ensure compliance with Sourcewell’s Procurement
Policy and standard government procurement practices.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties amend the Contract as follows:
1. Line item 60 of “Table 11: Pricing and Delivery” of the Proposal is deleted in its entirety
and replaced with the following: “Discount from current price list.”
2. Line item 61 of “Table 11: Pricing and Delivery” of the Proposal is deleted in its entirety
and replaced with the following: “-20% off Current List Price for all products.”
Except as amended by this Amendment, the Contract remains in full force and effect.
Sourcewell Morning Pride Manufacturing L.L.C.
By: By:
Jeremy Schwartz, Chief Operating Officer Michael Garceau, President
Date: Date: