HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 99- 1RESOLUTION NO. 99- 1
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY WAIVING FORMAL BIDDING
REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS FOR
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Fire Department to acquire self-contained breathing
apparatus; and
WHEREAS, the equipment to be acquired must be compatible with existing
equipment; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.60.220 (c) of the National City Municipal Code allows the bid
process to be waived when the commodity being purchased is required to match or be
compatible with other equipment presently on hand, and the purchase is made from the
supplier who originally supplied such equipment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that such circumstances exist in the present case.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
National City hereby dispenses with the bidding process and authorizes the Purchasing Agent
to execute an agreement with Special T Fire Equipment for self-contained breathing apparatus.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 12th day of January, 1999.
George H.
ATTEST:
City
Mi ael R. Dall Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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George H. Eiser, III, City Attorney
titers, Mayor
ATTACHMENT
The Fire Department wishes to purchase the following list of equipment:
6 each Stealth 3000 cylinders $490.00 each
7 each Face Masks, various sizes $203.84 each
These accessories must be compatible with the MSA self-contained breathing apparatus
(SCBA) already in service. The Fire Department uses only MSA equipment. This allows
all SCBA equipment to be interchangeable; requires only one set of test/certification tools;
eliminates the need for staff to be trained and certified on multiple brands of equipment.
The cylinders provide the air supply for the breathing mask system; are carried on a
firefighters back: and are connected to an air regulator which is connected to a face mask.
These cylinders store approximately 30 minutes of certified breathing air that allows
firefighters to enter atmospheres that are immediately dangerous to life and health. The
facemasks seal out the outside air, and are connected to the SCBA regulators.
These self-contained breathing systems are regulated by Cal -OSHA. Regulations cover
every aspect of the equipment including design, maintenance, training and use. The SCBA
is the most regulated piece of equipment that the Fire Department uses.
Purchasing Ordinance #1480, section 12, subsection a(3), allows the bid process to be
waived when the commodity being purchased is required to match or be compatible with
other equipment presently on hand, and the purchase is made from the supplier who
originally supplied such equipment. Council approval is required for sole source
purchases exceeding $4000.00.
Total price with tax and delivery: $4705.31.