HomeMy WebLinkAbout22E - BREATHING APPARATUSREQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
AUGUST 6, 2007
TITLE:
CONTRACT AWARD FOR SCOTT
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS,
PARTS, AND ACCESSORIES
(SPEC. N0. 07-065)
CI Y MAN GER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APPROVED
^ As Recommended
^ As Amended
^ Ordinance on 151 Reading
^ Ordinance on Intl Reading
^ Implementing Resolution
^ Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
Award a contract to Allstar Fire Equipment, Inc., for the purchase of
self-contained breathing apparatus, parts and accessories in the amount of
$85,595; and an additional $15,000 for an annual blanket contract.
DISCUSSION
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) provides fire suppression
personnel with proper protection and the ability to operate effectively
during emergency situations. The recommended action allows the Fire
Department to purchase an additional 16 SCBA units, increasing their
current inventory of 121 units to 137. Additionally, miscellaneous parts
and accessories are required to constantly maintain the units and provide
individual mask fit testing.
The notice inviting
solicited. A summ+
follows:
Bids were received
follows:
Vendor:
Location:
Amount:
Allstar Fire Equipment, Inc. Arcadia $85,592.02
Fisher Scientific Company Pittsburgh, PA $87,279.62
bids was advertised on June 29, 2007 and bids were
pry of the bid invitations and bids received is as
3 Invitations For Bid mailed
2 Bids received
and opened on July 12, 2007. The results are as
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Contract Award for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
August 6, 2007
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The bid received from Allstar Fire Equipment, Inc., is responsive to the
specifications and meets the City's requirements.
Allstar Fire Equipment, Inc., provides for the purchase of miscellaneous
supplies for the Fire Department. The purchase of self-contained breathing
apparatus, parts & accessories, when combined with anticipated purchases
during the current fiscal year, exceeds the $25,000 aggregate limit. In
order to facilitate future purchases, staff recommends an increase to the
aggregate limit.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Fire Department's 2006 Metropolitan Medical
Response System Grant for the purchase (no. 146-334-6391, $85,595); and the
Fire Department's Maintenance Section's account for the miscellaneous parts
and accessories (no. 11-327-6391, $15,000).
APP/RO//VED AS TO FUN~D~/S7 AND ACCOUNTS
Steve Cr' chfield ~ Francisco Gutierrez
Interim ire Chief Executive Director
Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency
SC/SP/07-065.3:uc
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