TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF NOVEMBER 7 2024
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Issue purchase order to National Fire Protection Association for National Fire Codes On-Line Subscription License Renewal, in an amount not to exceed $27,720.00, Account 101-27000-612820, Requisition 1626306
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to issue a purchase order to National Fire Protection Association for National Fire Codes On-Line Subscription license renewal. This purchase order will be for the period December 21, 2024 to December 20, 2025.
The National Fire Protection Association Online subscription provides codes, standards and other electronic materials dealing with various aspects of Fire prevention and protection. The Engineering Department uses these materials to verify code conformance with facilities designs.
National Fire Protection Association, the manufacturer and sole source of supply, has submitted prices for the on-line subscription license renewal required. Inasmuch as National Fire Protection Association is the only source of supply for the on-line subscription license renewal, said purchase order may be issued without competitive bidding pursuant to Section 11.4 of the Purchasing Act.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit. NFPA has submitted a certificate of good standing from the State of Massachusetts. The Director of Information Technology has given approval to move forward with the recommendation to award.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) is not applicable to this contract because the classification of work does not fall within the provisions of the MPLA.
The Affirmative Action Appendix A and Appendix V are not included in this contract because the estimate is less than the minimum threshold established by Section 4 of the Affirmative Action Ordinance.
In view of the foregoing, it is requested that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to issue said purchase order to National Fire Protection Association in an amount not to exceed $27,720.00.
Funds are available in Account 101-27000-612820.
Requested, Sean T. Kelly, Director of Information Technology, STK:BVS:tw
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
Respectfully Submitted, Marcelino Garcia, Chairman Committee on Procurement
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for November 7, 2024