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Home My WebLink AboutPR 23780: REPLACEMENT OF SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS Car of nrt rrhur www.PortArthurTx.gov INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: May 21, 2024 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Through: Mr. Ron Burton, CPM, City Manager From: Antonio O. Mitchell, Interim Fire Chief RE: PR 23780 Replacement of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Purpose: The intent of this agenda item is to seek the City Council's approval for PR 23780 for the replacement of Port Arthur Fire Department member Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus equipment(PPE)to meet all requirements for TCFP and NFPA standards. Background: Fire departments are required to maintain all Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus equipment (PPE) for each firefighter who would be exposed to hazardous conditions from fire or other emergencies and where the potential for such exposure exists. The set of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus consists of properly fitting facepiece, and quick connect cylinder with compressed air that is worn by firefighters during the process of fire-fighting operations. Mandatory criteria for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus are provided in 37 Tex.Admin. Code 5C 435.1 Protective Clothing and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1981; Standard on Open Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus. Criteria as established requires Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus equipment be replaced every 10 years. In addition, the NFPA standard is that PPE has a ten-year life span and should be replaced at the end of life. Failure to follow the rules and standards places the Port Arthur Fire Department firefighter at higher risk for injury or Line of Duty Death and the City of Port Arthur at higher risk for liability in the event of a severe event involving a firefighter during operations. "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 City of nrt rl/rter 7i,t ac www.PortArthurTx.gov Replacement of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus equipment is quoted in the amount of $49,530 through Casco Industries, Inc, LaPorte, Texas with Buy Board #698-23 as shown in Exhibit A. Budget Impact: A Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus with Facepiece is approximately $8,255.00 indicating a Capital item. Capital budgetary impact for replacement six (6) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus in the amount of$49,530.00, this is the quoted budget impact. Funding is available in Equipment Account number 001-19-047-8522-00-30-00. 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.23780 5/24/2024 AOM RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS EQUIPMENT FROM CASCO INDUSTRIES, INC. OF LAPORTE, TEXAS UNDER BUYBOARD CONTRACT NO. 698-23, WITH A PROJECTED CAPITAL BUDGETARY IMPACT OF $49,530.00; FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NO. 001-19-047-8522-00-30-000 WHEREAS, the Port Arthur Fire Department is mandated to comply with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Structural Firefighting regulatory requirements and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1981 Standard on Open Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Structural Fire Fighting and NFPA 1971: Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural and Proximity Firefighting; and WHEREAS, the Port Arthur Fire Department needs to replace Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus equipment due to damage and lifespan completion and TCFP- compliant Structural Firefighting Self-Contained Breathing Appartaus as well as TCFP compliant Personal Protective Equipment; and WHEREAS,Casco Industries,Inc. of LaPorte,Texas is a licensed independent service provider that can provide TCFP and NFPA compliant strucutural firefighting Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus equipment; and WHEREAS, Casco Industries,Inc. is an approved vendor through a Buyboard contract (see unit price quote attached hereto as Exhibit"A"); and WHEREAS, Chapter 271 of the Texas Government Code allows a city,by resolution of its governing body, to participate in cooperative purchasing programs, such as BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program, 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 BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program; and, WHEREAS, the Port Arthur Fire Department will procure replacement self- contained breathing apparatus equipment through Casco Industries,Inc. of LaPorte,Texas, through Buy Board#698-23. The cost/quote estimated attached as Exhibit "A". 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 Manager is hereby authorized and directed to purchase Self- Contained Breathing Apparatus replacement equipment from Casco Industries,Inc.of LaPorte, Texas through BuyBoard #698-23, in an amount not to exceed $49,530.00 (quote attached hereto as Exhibit"A"), as determined by the projected replacement timeframe. P.R. No.23780 5/24/2024 AOM 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 June,2024 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 Bartie,Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard, City Secretary P.R.No.23780 5/24/2024 AOM APPROVED AS TO FORM: t Pe -•1\ J. rt M. Black, Interim City Attorney APPROVED MINISTRATION: Ron Burton, CPM y Manager Anto . Mitchell, Interim Fire Chief APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: r-g'-)(4) Lynda Boswell, M.A., ICMA-CM Director of Finance LJLClifton illiams, CPPB Purchasing Manager P.R. No.23780 5/24/2024 AOM EXHIBIT "A" &;a49,9 Industries, Inc. Quotation 705 8TH STREET LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571 281 -443-0999 I To: Port Arthur Fire Department Attn: Battalion Chief Ricky Bodin Ship to: Same Fax: E-Mail: Date Quoted B Date Ex•ected 5/21/24 ROBBIE F.O.B. YANCY Best Way Shipping Point NET 30 Days Q Descri'tion BUY BOAR® #698-23 Unit Price Total .11111111111111111111 6 MSA-A-G 1 FS-442MA1 C 1 LAR, 4500psig GI SCBA; Quick-Connect Cylinder Connection, Standard $6'850'00 $ 1,100 Harness w/ Chest Strap, Adjustable Swiveling E Lumbar Pad, Purge Regulator Cover, Waist Mounted Quick-Fill, Voice Amp on Left Shoulder, PASS on Right Shoulder and Rechargeable Batte 6 MSA-10156459, G1 Medium Facegiece 6 MSA-10175708, G1 45Min Quick-Connect C Under $020.00 $6,1.1 0.00 MSA WILL WARRANTY ALL THE $1,00.00 $6, 20.00 ELECTRONICS/SOFT GOODS ON THE SCBA FOR 15 YEARS, FOR ANY MANUFACTORY DEFAULTS ! Sub Total 1111111111111111 ETOMTAL PLUS $49,530.00 ROBBIE YANCY/ Sales Representative I i