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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
D ate: March 21, 2022
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ron Burton, City Manager
From: Greg Benson, Fire Chief
RE: PR 22449 Purchase of Five (5)Hurst Extrication Combi-Tools
Introduction:
The intent of this agenda item is to seek the City Council's approval of Proposed Resolution
22449 authorizing the purchase of five (5) Hurst Extrication Combi-Tools from Municipal
Emergency Services (MES) of Houston, Texas in the amount of$ 68,866.25. MES is a sole
source vendor for this equipment.
Background:
The current inventory of Fire Department Combi-Tool extrication equipment has met the end of
their service life. Repairs are continuously needed on a frequent basis and repair cost continue
to grow. Current PAFD extrication tools are gasoline generator powered. The new replacement
tools are battery powered. The purchase of this new equipment will alleviate the engine crews
from transporting additional hazardous materials (gasoline)powered equipment and reduce the
equipment/storage space required to transport lifesaving equipment on assigned fire apparatus.
Budget Impact:
This is a budgeted item in this FY budget. Funding is available in Equipment Account No.
001-19-047-8522-00-30-000.
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.22449
3/21/22 rlh
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FIVE (5) HURST
EXTRICATION COMBI-TOOLS FROM MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES
(MES) OF HOUSTON, TEXAS IN THE AMOUNT OF $68, 866.25;
FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN EQUIPMENT ACCOUNT NO. 001-19-047-
8522-00-30-000 .
WHEREAS, the Fire Department has found it necessary to
purchase five (5) Hurst Extrication Combi-Tools and their component
accessories; and
WHEREAS, the extrication tools currently in use have reached
the end of their service life; and
WHEREAS, Port Arthur Fire Department must have reliable
extrication equipment to perform automotive/vehicular rescues; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Emergency Services (MES) of Houston, Texas
has provided a sole source quote for Hurst SC 758 E3 Combi-Tools
and their component accessories; (see quote and sole source letter
attached hereto as Exhibit "A" ) ; and
WHEREAS, this procurement is exempt from the bid process under
Texas Local Government Code Section 252 . 022 , General Exemptions
(7) (A) , 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, funds are available for this purchase in the Port
Arthur Fire Department Equipment Account No. 001-19-047-8522-00-30-
000 .
P.R. No.22449
3/21/22 rlh
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 .
Section 2 . That the City Council hereby authorizes the
purchase of five (5) Hurst Extrication Combi-Tools from Municipal
Emergency Services (MES) of Houston, Texas in the amount of
$68 , 866 . 25 .
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, this day of ,
2022 AD, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote: AYES :
Mayor: ,
Councilmembers : ,
,
,
NOES :
Thurman Bill Bartie,
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
P.R. No.22449
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APP%OVED ASl �TO FORM:
al Tize o YY
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
Kandy Dani
Interim Finance Director
Clifton Williams, CPPB
Purchasing Manager
P .R. No .22449
3/21/22 rlh
EXHIBIT "A"
Quote
11E5
Date 01/26/2022
Quote# QT1521873
MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES Expires 02/28/2022
MES-Texas Sales Rep Soliz,Augustin
600 Century Plaza Dr. PO#
Suite C-160
Houston,TX 77073 Shipping Method FedEx Ground
Bill To Ship To
PORT ARTHUR, CITY OF
P.O.BOX 1089
PORT ARTHUR TX 77641
United States
Item Ah.Wein'# "units Description
273849000-1 SC 758 E3 Combi-TOOL ONLY 5 11,704.23 58,521.15
90-53-18 E3 9Ah Saltwater battery 10 756.34 7,563.40
90-53-21 EWXT Charger(110V) 5 456.34 2,281.70
XECO1 PT1 18V X2(36V)LXT®Lithium-Ion Brushless 1 0.00 0.00
Cordless 9"Power Cutter Kit,4 ea.BL1850B
battery,cut-off wheel,dual port charger,lock-off
(5.0 Ah)
Makita Promo Power Cutter
Thank you for choosing MES!Shipping is included and this also includes with this purchase Subtotal 68,366.25
a free 9"battery operated power cutter. Shipping Cost(FedEx Ground) 500.00
Total $68,866.25
This Quotation is subject to any applicable sales tax and shipping&handling charges that may apply.Tax and shipping charges are
considered estimated and will be recalculated at the time of shipment to ensure they take into account the most current local tax
information.
All returns must be processed within 30 days of receipt and require a return authorization number and are subject to a restocking fee.
Custom orders are not returnable.Effective tax rate will be applicable at the time of invoice.
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QT1521873
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JAWS OF LIFE° RESCUE
HURST Jaws of Life,Inc. Dinglee
711 North Post Road Hurst
Shelby,NC 28150 Lukas
www.jawsoflife.com Vetter
December 3, 2021
Port Arthur Fire Department
Captain Michael Pevey
300 Waco Avenue
Port Arthur,TX 77640
Jefferson County Texas
This will confirm that, as of the date hereof, the following Hurst Jaws of Life® dealer is the only Hurst®
dealer whose sales territory for Hurst® Low Pressure (5,000 PSI), Hurst® High Pressure (10,000 PSI),
Hurst® eDRAULIC® and Hurst® StrongArm® rescue equipment includes the County of Jefferson in the
State of Texas and whose personnel have been factory trained and certified by Hurst Jaws of Life, Inc.
on operation, maintenance and service and are approved by Hurst Jaws of Life, Inc. to perform
warranty repairs, warranty required annual maintenance and other service on Hurst® Low Pressure
(5,000 PSI), Hurst® High Pressure (10,000 PSI), Hurst® eDRAULIC® and Hurst StrongArm® rescue
equipment:
MES-Texas
Houston,TX 77060
Phone Number: 800-784-0404
Fax Number: 281-442-9199
Thank you for your interest in our rescue equipment. Feel free to contact us at 1-800-537-2659 or
704-487-6961 should you have any further questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Mike Canon
Director of Rescue Sales
Hurst Jaws of Life, Inc.
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Cc: Mike Faught, South Central Regional Sales Manager, Hurst Jaws of Life, Inc.
An IDEX Fire &Safety Unit 800.537.2659