Submitted By
Tom Ebsen, Fire Chief
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving a Purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses and Associated Equipment from Air One Equipment, Inc. through the Houston Galveston Area Council Cooperative Purchasing Program in an Amount Not to Exceed $209,800.00 and Waiving the Village's Bid Process
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Overview
Overview
The Fire Department received an Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) EMW-2018-FO-03732 (AFG) in the amount of $268,160.00 for the purchase of self-contained breathing apparatuses along with associated equipment and (2) PowerLoad Systems and Cots. The Village allocated the required 10% match ($26,816.00) for this grant in the 2020 capital equipment budget. This request relates to only a portion of the total AFG for the self-contained breathing apparatuses and associated equipment. The Powerload Systems and Cots were purchased in the 4th quarter of 2019.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Approve the Resolution
Fiscal Impact
The funding is in the 2020 Capital Equipment Replacement Fund account number 3029-41300-714-570710 Pg. 183. The Assistance to Firefighter Grant will pay for $182,984.00. The ten percent (10%) matching share required from the Village will be $26,816.00.
Background
Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is an essential tool used by firefighters. The new equipment meets all current applicable requirements, and has all the technical and mechanical advancements available to ensure optimal protection while greatly improving safety for the firefighters.
After careful and extensive evaluation the SCBA committee recommended the purchase of the MSA G1 SCBA's from Air One Equipment Inc. The G1 SCBA will be an upgrade of our current MSA SCBA's from 2002 edition NFPA 1981 and 1982 standards, to the latest 2018 edition standards. The G1 we feel, will greatly enhance firefighter safety and job performance in many ways.
The committee evaluated all three SCBA manufactur...
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