SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Award a contract (purchase order) to Fisher Scientific, Atlanta, Georgia, in an amount not to exceed $ 738,997.41 for the purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) repair parts and air bottles, personal protective equipment (PPE), and departmental operating supplies in accordance with Sec. 2.564(b), Code of Ordinances - Other governmental bid, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
The approved Fiscal Year 2015, 2016, and 2017 budgets included funding in two capital improvement projects (CIP) and the department’s operating budgets for the purchase of SCBA replacement parts and air bottles and personal protective equipment (PPE).
CIP project 91229, Replace and Upgrade Air packs, provides for the replacement of worn or damaged breathing apparatus needed for front line units used by firefighters. The project will provide for the purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) repair parts and air bottles that have been approved through the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
CIP project 91261, Personal Protective Equipment provides funding for the purchase of replacement firefighting personal protective equipment/gear (PPE). The department currently issues protective gear to those employees that are employed in a firefighting capacity. This project is necessary to bring all fire/rescue personal gear up to the same level of protection per the National Fire Protection Association 1852 compliance and incorporates the new gear into a revolving replacement schedule. The recommended life expectancy of PPE is 4 to 5 years depending on use. This project will allow for a 4 to 5 year replacement plan and reduce the current cost of maintenance and repair of our current PPE.
Funding will be partially reimbursed by Pinellas County, as the equipment will help serve any unincorporated resident of the Clearwater Fire District.
This purchase is being made as other governmental bid under Orange County Contract Y15-1142D.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in CIP project 91229, Replace and Upgrade Air packs, to fund this contract. Funds are available in CIP project 91261, Personal Protective Equipment, to fund this contract.
Additional funds area available under the below cost codes to fund this contract.
Appropriation Code 0-315-91229-550400-522-000-0000 $186,034.46.
Appropriation Code 0-315-91261-547100-522-000-0000 $522,962.95.
Appropriation Code 0-010-01220-547100-522-000-0000 $ 22,500.00.
Appropriation Code 0-010-01252-547100-526-000-0000 $ 7,500.00.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: Not applicable