HomeMy WebLinkAboutA. SMITH'S DETECTION - FIRE DEPT. EQUIPMENTCity of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
Date REFERENCE SUBJECT: Recommendation to approve the purchase of a Haz- PAGE
NUMBER Mat ID, Gas ID, and Responder RCI systems for the Fire
July 14.2009 Page 1 or 1
Department.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Fire Department recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of a Gas ID and Haz-Mat ID, and
Responder RCI systems from Smiths Detection of Danbury, CT in the amount of $135,000.
BACKGROUND:
This is state of the art equipment used to identify unknown CBRNE substances. This equipment will be utilized by the
Port Arthur Fire Department Hazardous Materials Response Team. This purchase is 100% funded by the 2008 State
Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant. City Council approved acceptance of the 2008 SHSP Grant at the February
24, 2009 City Council Meeting. Smiths Detection is the sole manufacturer, distributor, and provider of this equipment.
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
Funds are available in account # 107-1118-521.92-00 Project #PS0012.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY:
The Fire Departrnent recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of a Gas ID and Haz-Mat ID, and
Responder RCI systems from Smiths Detection of Danbury, CT in the amount of 135,000. The price of $135,000 is the
lowest cost with the best value.
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D. RIC . F CHIEF
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HAWNA TUBBS, PURCHASING MANAGER
PREPARED BY:LDR ~ DISPOSLIION BY COUNCIL
APPROVED BY
CITY MANAGE
APPROVED OTHER (DESCRIBE)
PROCESSED BY
CITY SECRETARY