Item - 2024.GG12.1

The General Government Committee:  

1. In accordance with Section 71-11.1C of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, where the current request exceeds the allowable threshold of $500,000 net of all taxes and charges authorized the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to negotiate and to amend Blanket Contract Number 47021976 with MSA Safety Sales LLC, by revising the total Blanket Contract target value by $4,367,320 net of all taxes and charges ($4,444,185 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries), revising the current contract value from $7,452,960, net of all applicable taxes and charges, ($7,584,132, net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries) to $11,820,280 net of all applicable taxes and charges, ($12,028,316 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries).

The purpose of this report is to request authority to amend Blanket Contract 47021976 issued to MSA Safety Sales LLC, formerly known as MSA Canada - Mine Safety Appliances Company, for the supply of Self-contained breathing apparatus and related components and repair parts.

In 2014, the City entered a blanket contract with MSA Safety Sales LLC, for the non-exclusive supply of self-contained breathing apparatus, high pressure breathing air cylinders, integrated breathing air components for aerial apparatus, replacement components, and replacement maintenance parts as required by Toronto Fire Services. The term of the agreement is 15 years and is set to expire on July 31, 2029, however additional funds are required to ensure the continued use of the contract.

The original estimated value of this blanket contract was exceeded as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and long-term use of this equipment. The 15-year term of the contract was based on the mandated lifespan of the carbon fiber wrapped high pressure breathing air cylinders, and the 15-year warranty terms offered by the manufacturer.

The total value of the Blanket Contract Amendment being requested is $4,367,320 net of all applicable taxes and charges, ($4,444,185 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries), revising the overall contract value from $7,452,960, net of all applicable taxes and charges, ($7,584,132, net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries) to $11,820,280 net of all applicable taxes and charges, ($12,028,316 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries).