HomeMy WebLinkAboutE. FIRE BREATHING APPARATUS City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
Date REFERENCE SUBJECT: Recommendation to reject awarding the bid for PAGE
NUMBER purchase of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus and Bottles
Page I of I
May 24~ 2005 for the Fire Department
RECOMMENDATION:
The Fire Department recommends that the City Council reject the bids on (SCBA) Self Contained Breathing
Apparatus and Bottles.
BACKGROUND:
After reviewing the bids, it was apparent that vendors did not include some essential items as part of a
complete SCBA bid. We will modify our specifications to better meet our needs and prevent us from
possibly paying higher prices through the informal quote process for the essential items not listed as part
of the original bids.
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
None
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY:
The Fire Department recommends that the City Council reject the bids on Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
and Bottles.
~RY D. RIc~I~D~IRE'CHIEF
JOSEPH BROUSSARD, PURCHASING COORDINATOR
REBECCA UNDERIIILL, FINANCE DIRECTOR
PREPARED BY:LDR DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL PROCESSED BY
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED OTHER (DESCRIBE)
APPROVED BY
CITY MANAGER
DATE