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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: November 4, 2022
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ron Burton, City Manager
From: Greg Benson, Fire Chief 6S-%
RE: PR 22881, The Purchase of 12 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus(SCBA)
Introduction:
The intent of this agenda item is to seek the City Council's approval of Proposed Resolution
21134 authorizing the purchase of twelve (12)MSA Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
(SCBA) including 30 minute cylinders, rechargeable batteries and integrated thermal imaging
cameras.
Background:
The Department maintains an inventory of 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. This purchase will ensure that all fire apparatus are equipped with Texas
Commission on Fire Protection,National Fire Protection, and Federal Code of Regulations
compliant SCBA's while maintaining an adequate inventory of spare units for use when front
line units require service or repair.
Casco has provided a quote with BuyBoard pricing under BuyBoard contract no. 603-22.
Budget Impact:
This is a budgeted item in this FY budget. Funding is available in Equipment Account# 001-
19-047-8 5 22-00-3 0-000.
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. 22881
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
PURCHASE TWELVE (12) SELF CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS (SCBA) FROM CASCO INDUSTRIES OF LA PORT,
TEXAS UNDER A BUYBOARD CONTRACT NO. 603-20 IN THE
TOTAL AMOUNT OF $109, 260 . 00; FUNDING AVAILABLE IN
ACCOUNT NUMBER 001-19-047-8522-00-30-000
WHEREAS, the Fire Department has found it necessary to
purchase twelve (12) SCBAs and SCBA cylinders 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 manufacturers due to maintenance and compatibility
issues; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 271 of the Local Government
Code, a city may participate in a cooperative purchasing
program such as BuyBoard as an alternative to formal bid
process; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 02-341, the City
of Port Arthur entered into an interlocal agreement for
cooperative purchasing with the BuyBoard Cooperative
Purchasing Program; and
WHEREAS, Casco Industries of La Port, Texas has
provided a quote for twelve (12) SCBAs and SCBA cylinders
with BuyBoard Contract No. 603-20 pricing; (see quote
attached hereto as Exhibit "A" ) ; and
WHEREAS, the price for each SCBA unit includes a 30
minute cylinder, rechargeable battery, and integrated thermal
imaging camera; and
WHEREAS, funds are budgeted and are available for this
purchase in the total amount of $109, 260 . 00 in Account No.
001-19-047-8522-00-30-000; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department recommends to the City
Council that the City Manager be authorized to purchase (12)
twelve SCBAs to replace units that have reached the end of
their useful lifetime .
P.R. No. 22881
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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 Fire Department is hereby authorized
and directed to purchase twelve (12) SCBAs from Casco
Industries of La Port, Texas under Buyboard Contract No. 603-
20 in the total amount of $109, 260 . 00, pricing worksheet is
attached hereto as Exhibit "A" .
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 November,
A.D. , 2022 , 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. 22881
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Val Tizeno
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ron Burton
City Manage
Greg Benson, ' Fire Chief
APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS :
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Kandy Dani'l
Finance Director
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Clifton Williams, CPPB
Purchasing Manager
P.R. No. 22881
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EXHIBIT A
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Industries, Inc. Quotation
705 8TH STREET 281 -443-0999
LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571
To: Port Arthur Fire Department Ship to: Same
Attn: Captain Klint Pruitt
Fax:
E-Mail:
Date Quoted By Date Expected Ship Via F.O.B. Terms
10/24/22 ROBBIE Best Way Shipping Point NET 30 Days
YANCY
Qty Description Unit Price Total
BUY BOARD #603-20
12 MSA-G1 FS-442MA1 C1 LER, G1 4500PSIG SCBA, $7,800.00 $93,600.00
Quick-Connect Cylinder Connection, Standard
Harness w/ Chest Strap, Metal Cradle Band,
Adjustable Swiveling Lumbar Pad, Purge Regulator
Cover, Waist-Mounted Quick-Fill, Voice Amp on Left
Shoulder Strap, PASS Device w/ I-TIC on Right
Shoulder and Rechargeable Battery
12 MSA-10175707, G1 30Min Cylinder w/ Quick- $940.00 $11,280.00
Connect Adapter
12 MSA-10156459, G1 Medium Facepiece $365.00 $4,380.00
MSA WILL WARRANTY ALL THE
ELECTRONICS/SOFT GOODS ON THE SCBA FOR
15 YEARS, FOR ANY MANUFACTORY DEFAULTS
Sub Total $109,260.00
Shipping PLUS
TOTAL
ROBBIE YANCY / Sales Representative