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Subject: Communications from the Fire Chief requesting permission to waive formal bidding for the acquisition of chemical monitoring equipment. (Res.11-2523)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-25-11: Permission be granted for the Fire Chief to waive formal bidding for the chemical monitoring equipment know as the "PlumeRAE" System and the Purchasing Agent be authorized to negotiate the purchase.
Fiscal Note: The item will be purchased through the $50,000 2010 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant.