Item - 2022.EC31.25

The Economic and Community Development Committee recommend that:

1. City Council grant authority to the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to amend Blanket Contract 47024246 issued to Safedesign Apparel Limited, to increase the maximum contract value by an additional amount of $1,733,832, net of all taxes ($1,764,347, net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), for a revised total contract value from $219,098 and to $1,952,930, net of all taxes ($1,987,301, net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries); and, to extend the contract term until May 31, 2023.

The purpose of this report is to seek authority for the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to amend Blanket Contract Number 47024246 issued to Safedesign Apparel Limited, for the supply and delivery of Station Wear for operational requirements, increasing the contract value by $1,733,832 net of all taxes and charges ($1,764,347 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to a total amount of $1,952,930 net of all taxes and charges ($1,987,301 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries); and extend the contract term to May 31, 2023. This amendment is required in order to address Toronto Fire Services operational requirements including 2021 and 2022 outstanding obligations and to ensure the continued supply of Station Wear in the volume and nature required to satisfy these obligations. Station Wear is NFPA-certified protective work apparel that is used by firefighters as part of their personal protective equipment ensemble. The City is obligated to provide Station Wear on an annual basis, to applicable Toronto Fire Services staff, in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Toronto Professional Fire Fighters' Association, Local 3888 and the City of Toronto.