CC MEETING: November 3, 2015
DATE: October 21, 2015
TO: Leonard Martin, City Manager
FROM: John G. Murphy, Fire Chief and Vince Priolo, Purchasing Manager
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Consider Approval Of The Purchase Of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus And Associated Equipment From Casco Industries, Inc. Through An Interlocal Agreement With BuyBoard In An Amount Not To Exceed $358,862.00.
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BACKGROUND:
This agenda item is the second year funding for the purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) units, air cylinders, face masks, batteries and battery charging devices, quick connect adapters for air fill stations and other associated equipment. SCBAs are the breathing air devices worn by fire fighters for respiratory protection during emergency operations in environments where the atmosphere is immediately dangerous to life and health or could become oxygen-deficient.
The SCBAs and associated equipment will be purchased through the City's interlocal agreement with Buyboard. Texas law authorizes this process so that the City can save the time of developing specifications and avoid the duplication of the competitive bidding process. Buyboard meets all State of Texas bidding requirements.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The SCBAs and associated equipment will be purchased from budgeted funds as indicated below:
ACCOUNT BUDGET AMOUNT
Capital Project Account 854101-116580199 $358,862.00
IMPACT ON COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY:
The new SCBA units and associated equipment will ensure that fire fighters have the respiratory protection needed in environments where the atmosphere is immediately dangerous to life and health and that the breathing air devices meet the latest requirements of National Fire Protection Association Standards 1852 and 1981.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff recommends City Council approval to purchase SCBAs and associated equipment from Casco Industries, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $358,862.00. This pur...
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