HomeMy WebLinkAboutB.BREATHING AIR SYSTEM City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
Date REFERENCE SUBJECT: Recommendation to approve the purchase and PAGE
NUMBER installation of a Breathing Air System on HR-lfor the Fire
Page 1 of 2
February 15, 2005 Department.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Fire Department recommends that the City Council approve the purchase and installation of a Breathing Air
System from Assassin Fire Service of Port Neches, Texas in the amount of $9,067.32
BACKGROUND:
The Fire Department Haz-Mat Response Vehicle HR-1 (1537) is used to respond to hazardous materials
incidents, structure fires, and medical emergencies. The Cascade Breathing air system will allow self
contained breathing apparatus (SCBA's) to be filled on scene.
The Purchasing Department mailed bid packets to nine (9) vendors with one (1) vendor responding. The
bid packets were opened on February 2, 2005 with the following results:
Assassin Fire Service $9,067.32
This is a specialty item that will be built and installed on an existing fire apparatus (HR-l). HGAC and
Buy Board prices are not available for this item.
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
Funds were approved by the City Council in the Fire Department FY 2005 Capital Account
# 001-1121-522.92-00 for the purchase of a Cascade Breathing Air System for HR-1.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY:
The Fire Department recommends that the City Council approve the purchase and installation of a Cascade
Breathing Air System for HR-1 from Assassin Fire Serv/ce of Port Neches, Texas in the amount of $9,067.32. The
price of $9,067.32 is the only responsive bid.
PREPARED BY:LDR DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL PROCESSED BY
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED OTHER (DESCRIBE)
APPROVED BY ~
CITY MANAGER
DATE
City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
Date REFERENCE SUBJECT: Recommendation to approve the purchase and PAGE
NUMBER installation of a Breathing Air System on HR-lfor the Fire
Page 2 of 2
February 15, 2005 Department.
LARRY D. RICHARD, FIRE CHIEF
REBECCA UNDERHILL, FINANCE DIRECTOR
pREPAR~I) B¥:LDR DISPOSITION EY COUNCIL pROCESSED BY
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED OTItER (DESCRIBE)
APPROVED BY
CITY MANAGER
DATE