HomeMy WebLinkAboutB. METRO FIRE APPARATUS SPECIALIST - REPAIR A HOLMATRO RESCUE TOOL (FIRE DEPT.)City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
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RECOMMENDATION:
The Fire Department recommends that City Council approve the repair of a Holmatro Rescue Tool pump core, hose core,
and cutter tool core conversion from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialist, Inc. of Houston, Texas in the amount of $8324.
BACKGROUND:
This repair is the result of the existing rescue tool being damaged in the Channel 4 News Station fire on 02/02/09. When
the exterior wall collapsed the rescue tool was damaged by falling debris. This repair will consist of replacing the Duo
Pump Core, Hose Core and Cutter Core conversion.
Metro Fire Apparatus Specialist, Inc. is the sole source vendor for Holmatro Rescue Tools in the State of Texas.
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
Funds are available in Account#001-1121-522.43-00 for this purchase.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY:
The Fire Department recommends that City Council approve the repair of a Holmatro Rescue Tool pump core, hose core,
and cutter tool core conversion from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialist, Inc. of Houston, Texas in the amount of $8324. The
price of $8,324 is the lowest cost with the best value.
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LA Y D. CHARD, FIRE CHIEF
REBECCA UNDERHILL, FINA E DIRECTOR
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S WNA TUBBS, PURCHASING MANAGER
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