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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: October 24 2017
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Brian McDougal, City Manager
From: Larry D. Richard, Fire Chief
RE: PR 19942, Purchase 12 SCBA's (Breathing Air)
Introduction:
The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek the City Council's approval of Proposed Resolution
19942 authorizing the purchase of twelve (12) MSA Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
(SCBA) including spare 45 minute cylinders, rechargeable batteries and integrated thermal
imaging cameras.
Background:
The Department currently has an inventory of 50 SCBA's and is in the process of removing
older units that have reached the end of useful life (cylinders have to be taken out of service
after 15 years) from service. We currently have nine (9)new model SCBA's on hand,this
purchase will bring the total to twenty-one (21). We plan to replace twelve units each year
until the conversion is complete.
Casco is the sole source vendor for MSA municipal fire service market for our area.
Budget Impact:
Funds were budgeted and are available in FY 2018 Fire Department Fire/Equipment Account
Number 001-1121-522.92-00.
Recommendation:
The Fire Department recommends approval of this resolution.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
P.R. No. 19942
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWELVE
(12) SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA)
FROM CASCO INDUSTRIES OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $90, 000 . 00; FUNDING AVAILABLE IN FIRE /
EQUIPMENT ACCOUNT NUMBER 001-1121-522 . 92-00
WHEREAS, the Fire Department has found it necessary to
purchase twelve (12) SCBA' s to replace units that have
reached the end of their useful lifetime; and
WHEREAS, the Port Arthur Fire Department currently
uses MSA products, and it would not be prudent to mix and
match different manufactures due to maintenance and
compatibility issues; and
WHEREAS, this procurement is exempt from the bid
process under Texas Local Government Code Section 252 . 022,
General Exemptions (7A) , a procurement of items that are
available from only one source, including items that are
available from one source because of patents, copyrights,
secret processes, or natural monopolies; and
WHEREAS, the price for each unit includes a spare
cylinder, rechargeable battery, and integrated thermal
imaging camera; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the pricing worksheet for the
SCBA' s is attached as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, Casco Industries is the sole source vendor
for MSA in this area, attached as Exhibit B; and
WHEREAS, funds were budgeted and are available for
this purchase in Fire/Equipment account number
001-1121-522 . 92-00 .
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the
preamble are true and correct .
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Section 2 . That the Fire Department is hereby
authorized and directed to purchase twelve (12) SCBA' s from
Casco Industries of Houston, Texas in the amount of
$90 , 000 .
Section 3 . That a copy of the caption of this
resolution shall be spread upon the Minutes of the City
Council .
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of ,
A.D. , 2017, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the
City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote : AYES:
Mayor: ,
Councilmembers : ,
NOES: .
Derrick Freeman, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
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APP VED A TO FORM:
Val Tizeno, City,,ttorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Brian McDougal, City Manager
APPRO ED O ANCE:
Andrew Vasquz, CPA
Finance Director
Clifton Williams, CPPB
Purchasing Manager
P.R. No. 19942
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EXHIBIT A
The Safety Company
October 6, 2017 MSA Corporate Center
1000 Cranberry Woods Drive
Cranberry Township,PA 16066
Port Arthur Fire Department 800.MSA.2222
300 Waco Avenue www.MSAnet.com
Port Arthur, TX 77640
To Whom It May Concern:
Thank you, Port Arthur Fire Department 1for your interest in the MSA product line.
This letter confirms that Casco Industries Inc is the sole authorized distributor of
MSA SCBA and SCBA accessories for the Municipal Fire Service Market for
Jefferson County, Texas.
By way of background, in the fire service /first responder markets, MSA imposes
specific requirements upon our distributors, which can result in a small number of
distributors authorized to call upon a particular region. We impose these
requirements because the equipment we manufacture and sell requires the
involvement of partners with special knowledge, training and experience. Accordingly
MSA's distributors are obligated to acquire and maintain extensive knowledge,
training, and experience necessary to properly educate, assist and service our end
user customers before, during and after the sale. MSA's fire service /first responder
distributor qualification requirements are likewise intended to ensure the highest
possible end user customer experience.
If you desire additional information about MSA, its product lines, or channel partners,
please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your interest in our products.
Sincerely,
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Scott McGuire
North American Sales Channels Specialist
Phone: 724-742-8028
Email: scott.mcguire@MSAsafety.com
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EXHIBIT B
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Industries, Inc. Quotation
1920 RANKIN RD. SUITE 155 281 -443-0999
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77073 FAX 281 -443-0858
To: Port Arthur Fire Department Ship to: Same
Attn: Chief Larry Richard
Fax:
E-Mail: Irichard(a�portarthur.com
Date Quoted By Date Expected Ship Via F.O.B. Terms
10/3/17 ROBBIE Best Way Shipping Point NET 30 Days
YANCY
Qty Description Unit Price Total
12 MSA-A-G1 FS-442MA1 C1 LER, G1 4500PSI SCBA; $6,600.00 $79,200.00
Includes MED Facepiece, 45Min Low-Profile Cylinder
w/ Quick-Connect Adapter, Quick-Connect Cylinder
Connection, Standard Harness w/ Chest Strap, Metal
Cylinder Cradle Band, Adjustable Swiveling Lumbar
Pad, Purge Regulator Cover, Waist Mounted Quick-
Fill, Voice Amp on Left Chest, PASS Device w/
Thermal Imaging Camera on Right Shoulder and
Rechargeable Lithium Battery.
5YR WARRANTY ON TIC
MSA WILL WARRANTY ALL THE ELECTRONICS
ON THE SCBA FOR 15 YEARS, FOR ANY
MANUFACTORY DEFAULTS
12 MSA-10156424-SP, 45Min Low-Profile Spare $900.00 $10,800.00
Cylinder w/ Quick-Connect Adapter
Sub Total $90,000.00
Shipping No Shipping
TOTAL $90,000.00
ROBBIE YANCY / Sales Representative