HomeMy WebLinkAboutD. PURCHASE AIR MONITORING SYSTEM (FIRE DEPT.) City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
Date REFERENCE SUBJECT: Recommendation to approve the purchase of An Air PAGE
NUMBER Monitoring System for the Fire Department.
September 7, 2010 Page 1 of 1
RECOMMENDATION:
The Fire Department recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of an Area Rae air monitoring system from
Rae Systems of San Jose, CA in the amount of $50,446.
BACKGROUND:
This is state of the art air monitoring equipment that will be deployed from the Hazardous Response Vehicle. This
equipment will be compatible with other Area Rae systems and portable air monitoring equipment in use in the region.
This purchase is 100% funded by the 2009 SHSP Grant. Council approved acceptance of the 2009 SHSP Grant at the
October 12, 2009 City Council Meeting. Rae Systems is the sole manufacturer, distributor, and provider of this
equipment.
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
Funds are available in account # 107 - 1118- 521.92 -00 Project #PS0713
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY:
The Fire Department recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of an Area Rae air monitoring system from
Rae Systems of San Jose, CA in the amount of $50,446. The price of $50,446 is the lowest cost with the best value.
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DEBORAH ECHO CS, FINANCE DIRECTOR
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SHAWNA TUBBS, PURCHASING MANAGER
PREPARED BY:LDR DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL PROCESSED BY
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED OTHER (DESCRIBE)
APPROVED BY
CITY MANAGER
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