HomeMy WebLinkAboutC. CASCO INDUSTRIES - PURCHASE SCBA REPAIR PARTS FOR FIRE DEPT.City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
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Date REFERENCE suBJECT: Recommendation to approve the purchase of S
NumrteR repair parts for the Fire Department. page 1 of 1
May 19, 2009
RECOMMENDATION:
The Fire Department recommends that City Council approve the purchase of miscellaneous pars to repair existing MSA
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) from Casco Industries, Inc., of Houston, Texas in the amount of $6,414.93.
BACKGROUND:
The Fire Department utilizes in house personnel (Firefighters) who are trained and certified to repair our SCBA's. This
purchase will provide parts needed to keep the SCBA in operational condition.
Casco Industries, Inc., is the sole source municipal vendor for MSA SCBA's in Jefferson County Texas.
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
Funds are available in Account #001-1121-522.42-00 for this purchase.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY:
The Fire Department recommends that City Council approve the purchase of miscellaneous parts to repair existing MSA
Self Contained Breathing Appazatus (SCBA) from Casco Industries, Inc., of Houston, Texas in the amount of $6,414.93.
The price of $6,414.93 is the lowest cost with the best value.
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LARRY D. RICHARD, FIRE CHIEF
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DEBORAH ECHOES, ANCE DIRECTOR
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SHAWNA TUB ,PURCHASING MANAGER
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