HomeMy WebLinkAbout11 - Self Contained Breathing Apparatus EquipmentCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 11
June 26, 2007
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Fire Department
Steve Lewis, Fire Chief, 644 -3101, slewisCd) city. newport- beach. ca. us
SUBJECT: Purchase SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) Equipment
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a sole source contract with AIIStar Fire Equipment Inc. with an amount not to
exceed $45,000 for the SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) equipment.
DISCUSSION:
Background: In FY 2006, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Grants
and Training announced the availability of grants for fire agencies to enhance their
abilities with respect to fire and fire - related hazards.
In analyzing the Fire Department's needs for operational equipment, the Department
proposed replacing its antiquated SCBA system. The Department identified a requirement for
70 units. This allowed for full shift complement, plus units to support strike teams and
maintenance spares.
The Department was awarded the DHS grant with City matching funds for $277,380 to
purchase only 60 SCBA's. AIIStar Fire Equipment Inc. was able to discount the price of their
original proposal.
On April 24, 2007, Council approved a sole source purchase of 60 new SCBA's air packs
with CBRNE regulator, new air bottle, and pack alert, from AIIStar Fire Equipment Inc. with
an amount not to exceed $238,843.
The Department still has a requirement for the additional ten SCBA units. AIIStar Fire
Equipment Inc. has provided a discounted proposal of $38,518 for the purchase. The
Department has the funds in this year's budget to complete that purchase.
We recommend Council approved a sole source contract with AIIStar Fire Equipment Inc.
with an amount not to exceed $45,000.
Prepared by:
pport Services Manager
Agenda Item No.
June 26, 2007
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Submitted by:
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Steve ewis
Fire Chief