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City of Tolleson — City Council (2025-09-09)

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Item Number: H.4. 
 
 
CITY COUNCIL REPORT 
 
SUBJECT: 
Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. dba 
Lawmen Supply Company 
MEETING DATE: 
September 9, 2025 
 
TO: 
Mayor and Council 
FROM: 
Michael Young, Fire Chief  
REVIEWED: 
Reyes Medrano Jr., City Manager 
 
PURPOSE: 
The Tolleson Fire Department is requesting approval of a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Municipal 
Emergency Services, Inc. dba Lawmen Supply Company for the purchase of firefighter self-contained breathing 
apparatus (SCBA) equipment and related services. 
 
BACKGROUND: 
The League of Oregon Cities, acting as the lead contracting agency, conducted a formal competitive solicitation 
and selection process through Request for Proposal No. 1920, resulting in a Master Price Agreement with 
Municipal Emergency Services dated March 26, 2020. Under Section 3-5-7 of the Tolleson City Code, the City is 
permitted to utilize cooperative contracts for the procurement of goods and services. 
 
This Cooperative Purchasing Agreement allows the City of Tolleson to purchase SCBA equipment and services 
as needed through May 25, 2026. Purchases will be made on an as-needed basis by issuance of purchase orders 
that reference the agreement. 
 
DISCUSSION: 
The Agreement sets an annual not-to-exceed expenditure of $350,000 per fiscal year for SCBA equipment and 
related services. Equipment and services delivered under this Agreement are subject to final inspection and 
acceptance by the City. The Cooperative Purchasing Agreement ensures the City has immediate access to 
competitively procured SCBA equipment necessary for fire operations, enhancing safety and reliability for 
Tolleson firefighters. 
 
BUDGET IMPACT: 
Funding for purchases made under this Agreement will be drawn from budgeted departmental funds. The 
Agreement is structured so that no purchases are required unless a need arises. 
 
RECOMMENDATION: 
Staff recommends approval of the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. 
dba Lawmen Supply Company. 
 
ATTACHMENTS: 
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09 09 25 FD - CPA - Municipal Emergency Services dba Lawmen Supply Company - End Date 05 25 26