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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: October 14, 2025
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Mr. Ron Burton, CPM, City Manager
From: Robert L. Havens, Interim Fire Chief
RE: PR 24585 Replacement of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Purpose:
The intent of this agenda item is to seek the City Council's approval for the Port Arthur Fire
Department to purchase eleven (11) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) from Casco
Industries, Inc, of LaPorte, TX, in the amount of$106,095.00 under Buy Board contract#698-
23,that meet all(TCFP)regulations and National Fire Protection Association(NFPA)standards.
Background:
Fire departments are required to maintain Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus(SCBA)for each
firefighter who may be exposed to hazardous respiratory conditions from the by-products of
combustion and/or other emergencies where the potential for respiratory exposure exists. SCBAs
consists of an ensemble of a properly fitting facepiece, and quick connect cylinder with
compressed breathing air that is worn by firefighters during Firefighting, Hazardous Material,
and Confined Space operations.
Mandatory criteria for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus are provided in 37 Tex.Admin. Code
§435.1 Protective Clothing and NFPA 1981; Standard on Open Circuit Self-Contain Breathing
Apparatus. Regulations also limit SCBAs to a ten(10)year service life.
Budget Impact:
This is a budgeted item with a cost of$106,095.00, Funds are available in Capital Equipment
Account#625-19-047-8522-00-30-00.
Recommendation: The Fire Department recommends the approval of PR 24585.
"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.24585
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PORT ARTHUR FIRE
DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE ELEVEN (11) SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA) FROM CASCO INDUSTRIES,
INC. OF LAPORTE, TEXAS UNDER BUYBOARD CONTRACT NO.
698-23, WITH A PROJECTED CAPITAL BUDGETARY IMPACT OF
$106,095.00; FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NO. 626-19-047-
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 (SCBA) for Structural Fire
Fighting; 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 Apparatus 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 structural firefighting Self-Contained
Breathing Apparatus equipment; and
WHEREAS, Casco Industries, Inc. is an approved vendor through Buyboard contract
number 698-23 (see unit price quote attached hereto (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, MSA will warranty all the electronics/soft goods on the SCBA for 15
years, for any manufactory defaults; and,
WHEREAS, the Port Arthur Fire Department will purchase eleven (11)
replacement self-contained breathing apparatus equipment through Casco Industries, Inc.
of LaPorte,Texas,through Buy Board contract#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, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
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Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to purchase eleven
(11) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus replacement equipment from Casco Industries, Inc.
of LaPorte, Texas through BuyBoard contract #698-23, in an amount not to exceed
$106,095.00 (quote attached hereto as Exhibit "A"), as determined by the projected
replacement timeframe, with funding available in account number 626-19-047-8522-00-30-
000.
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 November,2025 AD, at a
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur,Texas by the following vote:
AYES:
Mayor:_ ,
Councilmembers: ,
,
NOES: .
Charlotte M. Moses,Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Roxann Pais Cotroneo, City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ron Burton, C , City nager
o ert L. avens, Interim Fire Chief
APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
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Lyn a Boswell,M.A., ICMA-C
Director of Finance
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Cliff Williams, CPPB
Purchasing Manager
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EXHIBIT "A"
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Industries Inc. Quotation
705 8T" STREET 281 -443-0999
LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571
To: Port Arthur Fire Department Ship to: Same
Attn: Deputy Chief Robert L. Havens
Fax:
E-Mail: robert.havens[a�portarthurtx.gov
Date Quoted By Date Expected Ship Via F.O.B. Terms
10/20/25 ROBBIE Best Way Shipping Point NET 30 Days
YANCY
Qty Description Unit Price Total
BUY BOARD #698-23
11 MSA-A-G1 FS-442MA1 C1 LAR, 4500psig G1 SCBA; $7,150.00 $78,650.00
Quick-Connect Cylinder Connection, Standard
Harness w/ Chest Strap, Adjustable Swiveling
Lumbar Pad, Purge Regulator Cover, Waist Mounted
Quick-Fill, Voice Amp on Left Shoulder, PASS on
Right Shoulder, and Rechargeable Battery
11 MSA-10156459, G1 Medium Facepiece $395.00 $4,345.00
11 MSA-10175707, G1 30Min Quick-Connect Cylinder $1,050.00 $11,550.00
11 MSA-10175707, Spare G1 30Min Quick-Connect $1,050.00 $11,550.00
Cylinder
MSA WILL WARRANTY ALL THE
ELECTRONICS/SOFT GOODS ON THE SCBA FOR
15 YEARS, FOR ANY MANUFACTORY DEFAULTS
Sub Total $106,095.00
Shipping NONE
TOTAL $106,095.00
ROBBIE YANCY / Sales Representative