HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-01-12; City Council; 20093; Fire Self-Contained Breathing ApparatusCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL
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AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2010-006 and authorize the purchase of replacement Fire Self-
Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) in the amount of $330,091 from Allstar Fire Equipment,
Inc.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
The Carlsbad Fire Department maintains Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
equipment, which provides a breathable air supply and respiratory protection for Emergency
Operations personnel during hazardous atmospheric conditions including fires and hazardous
material incidents. The SCBA unit consists of an Air Pack Harness, which holds one 30-minute
air bottle with valve assembly, one Kevlar harness/rubber face-seal mask, one voice amplifier
and associated hardware. For interoperability, safety and servicing requirements, all of the
department's SCBAs are from a single manufacturer, Scott. A majority of the Carlsbad Fire
Department SCBA's are reaching the end of their 15-year useful life, as defined by the
manufacturer. The SCBA is critical life/safety equipment, which must be maintained in a
serviceable condition at all times. The almost 15-year-old technology is becoming increasingly
difficult to maintain and cannot utilize new fire safety technologies.
The fire department currently maintains 64 SCBAs. In order to provide critical on-scene
interoperability, it is important to replace the entire stock of SCBAs at one time. The fire
department has conducted a review of alternative SCBA manufacturers and determined that the
manufacturer, Scott, provides the best value per SCBA unit based upon the department's
history with the manufacturer, the product and its serviceability.
The replacement Scott SCBAs from Allstar Fire Equipment will provide updated fire safety
technology, on-scene interoperability and ensure that the life/safety of all Fire Emergency
Operations personnel is protected on every emergency incident requiring the use of an SCBA.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total project cost to purchase 64 replacement SCBA units and related equipment from
Allstar Fire Equipment, Inc., is $330,091. The SCBA unit and related equipment includes the
Air Pack harness, two 30 minute air cylinders with protective sleeves, a kevlar mask, voice
amplifier and associated hardware. The Fire Department will fund this purchase entirely from
the Fire Department's FY2008/09 budgetary savings through efficiencies. Sufficient funds are
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Kevin Crawford 760-931-2141 kevin.crawford@carlsbadca.gov
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available from the Fire Department's FY 2008/09 budgetary savings through efficiencies. The
annual maintenance cost associated with the SCBA's is already budgeted in the department's
FY 2009/10 Operating Budget.
Section 3.28.100 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code allows the Purchasing Officer to purchase
equipment through cooperative purchasing programs with other public agencies when the
agency has made its purchase in a competitive manner. The City of Orange issued RFB's for
SCBA's and SCBA-related equipment and awarded the purchase to Allstar Fire Equipment, Inc.
The bid included a public agency clause, allowing other governmental agencies to obtain same
pricing to purchase like materials. As such, the City of Carlsbad will purchase the SCBA's from
Allstar Fire Equipment, Inc.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines section 15738, this
action does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of CEQA and therefore, does not
require additional environmental review.
EXHIBITS:
1. Resolution No. 2010-006 Authorizing the Purchase of Replacement Fire Self-Contained
Breathing Apparatus
1 RESOLUTION NO. 2010-006
2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
3 PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT FIRE SELF-CONTAINED
4 BREATHING APPARATUS
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WHEREAS, existing Fire Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment
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is approaching the end of a 15-year useful life and is in need of replacement;
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WHEREAS, the selected SCBA manufacturer, Scott, has been previously utilized8
9 by the Carlsbad Fire Department and has a good reliability and servicing history;
10 WHEREAS, it is important to replace the entire stock of SCBAs at one time in
11 order to insure critical on-scene interoperability;
12 WHEREAS, the purchase of 64 replacement SCBA units and related equipment
13 from Allstar Fire Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $330,091 pursuant to the City of
14 Orange issued RFB for SCBA's and SCBA-related equipment, which awarded the
purchase to Allstar Fire Equipment, Inc., is authorized. The bid included a public
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agency clause, allowing other governmental agencies to obtain same pricing to
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purchase like materials;
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WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available from the Fire Department's FY 2008/09
20 budgetary savings through efficiencies to fund the replacement of 64 SCBA units and
21 related equipment from Allstar Fire Equipment, Inc.
22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
23 Carlsbad, California, as follows:
24 1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
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2. The purchase of the 64 replacement SCBA units and related equipment
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from Allstar Fire Equipment is approved and authorized in the amount of $330,091.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Carlsbad on the 12th day of January, 2010, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
CLAIJDE A.LEWIS, Mayor
ATTEST:
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