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Home My WebLink About17-Fire Department CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION . From: Michael Comad, Acting Fire Chief Subject: Dept: Fire ORIGINAL Resolution authorizing the Director of Finance or designee to issue a purchase order to L.N. Curtis & Sons in the amount of $52,012.92 for small talk plus and self contained breathing apparatus. Date: August 24, 2006 MC/C Meeting Date: September 18, 2006 Synopsis of Previons Council Action: 03/20/06 Resolution #2006-75 authorizing the Director of Finance to issue a purchase order to L.N. Curtis & Sons in the amount of $41 ,699.25 for radio communication systems and remote push-to-talk kits. 05/02/05 Resolution #2005-100 authorization to submit a budget detail worksheet for the FY 2005 Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) in the amount of $220,764. 09/15/03 Resolution #2003-255 authorizing the Purchasing Manager to issue a purchase order to L.N. Curtis & Sons for self-contained breathing apparatus in the amount of$63,897.13. 02/18/03 Resolution #2003-48 authorizing the Purchasing Manager to issue a purchase order to L.N. Curtis & Sons for self-contained breathing apparatus in the amount of$55,610.53. 04/01/02 Resolution #2002-100 authorization to submit a contract proposal for the development and implementation of a MMRS and accept funding allocation. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution. Sign~1 ~ Contact Person: Michael Comad. Acting Fire Chief Phone: 384-5286 Supporting data attached: StaffReoort. Resolution. and Ouote Ward: Citvwide FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $52.012.92 Source: (Acct. No.) 123-596-5704 (Acct. Descr.)Federal & State Prog-MMRS Finance: Council Notes: K-eSl)_ .).DD6J ''J?il q[ii)ow Agenda Item No. 17 . STAFF REPORT SUBJECT Resolution authorizing the Director of Finance or designee to issue a purchase order to L.N. Curtis & Sons in the amount of $52,012.92 for small talk plus systems and self-contained breathing apparatus. BACKGROUND Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires that self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) must be used in immediately dangerous to life or health atmospheres, including interior structural firefighting. Firefighters while performing interior structure fire attack must wear SCBAs and maintain voice or visual contact with one another at all times. This procedure ensures the accountability between employees and assist in alerting of any potential dangers. However, communication has become an issue due to the restrictive nature of the SCBA. The use of the SCBA can interfere with effective communication in face to face and portable radio conversations. In an effort to improve the ability of firefighters to transmit urgent safety related messages or have their verbal orders understood while using SCBA facemasks; it is critical that firefighters be outfitted with communication equipment to improve communication during a fire incident. On March 20, 2006, the Mayor and Common Council approved the purchase of the radio communications systems that equipped Fire Captains with these devices. Fire Captains are able to clearly and quickly relay vital information via radio regarding the constantly changing conditions faced on the fire ground. Fire fighters inside the structure must have direct visual or voice contact between each other and direct voice or radio contact with fire personnel outside the structure. Fire is requesting to outfit firefighters with the small talk plus system and it will be an integrated component with the SCBA facemask. This will allow the user to talk clearly to a colleague standing beside himlher without removing their SCBA facemask. This device is invaluable during fire ground communication due to the high levels of background noises and the barrier imposed by the facemask. In addition, to communication devices to upgrade our current SCBA units, we need to replace three (3) SCBA units that are scheduled for replacement. Fire implemented a SCBA Replacement Program that ensures the continuous operation of maintenance, repair, and replacement of all SCBAs units during service. Our replacement and maintenance history indicate that we need to replace three (3) SCBA units that have been in service for over 15 years. Fire is requesting authorization for the Director of Finance to issue a purchase order to L.N. Curtis & Sons for one hundred (100) small talk plus systems and three (3) self-contained . breathing apparatus units that are manufactured by Survivair (attachment A). The small talk plus system is a component that will be attached to the self-contained breathing apparatus units. Survivair is not the only manufacturer of breathing devices; however, Survivair is the exclusive brand used by the Fire Department, making compatibility essential. L.N. Curtis & Sons is the sole distributor of Survivair equipment in the Southern California area. In accordance with the City of San Bernardino Municipal Code Section 3.04.01OB (3) purchasing procedures for "selective source", we recommend that L.N. Curtis & Sons be issued a purchase order for one hundred (100) small talk plus systems and three (3) self-contained breathing apparatus units. FINANCIAL IMPACT The total amount to be awarded to L.N. Curtis & Sons for small talk plus systems and self- contained breathing apparatus is $52,012.92. The Metropolitan Medical Response System Grant funds (123-596-5704) will be utilized for the procurement of the equipment. There is no financial impact to the General Fund. RECOMMENDATION Adopt resolution. 2 . e 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 e 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 e 26 27 28 (C(Q)[pJ1{ RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE OR DESIGNEE TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO L.N. CURTIS & SONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $52,012.92 FOR SMALL TALK PLUS SYSTEMS AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. That the Mayor and Common Council authorize the Director of Finance or designee to issue a Purchase Order not to exceed $52,012.92 to L.N. Curtis & Sons, as a selected source vendor for small talk plus systems and self-contained breathing apparatus as set forth in the Quotation, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference. SECTION 2. That L.N. Curtis & Sons is the only distributor of Survivair breathing apparatus in the Southern California area and currently all breathing apparatus used by the Fire Department is the Survivair brand, and furthermore, that the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health does not allow for the integration of different brands of equipment, such as regulators, face masks, and devices. SECTION 3. This awarding of the purchase order to L.N. Curtis & Sons is based upon criteria set forth under the "selected source" purchasing procedures of the City of San Bernardino Municipal Code Section 3.04.010B (3). SECTION 4. The Purchase Order shall reference this Resolution and shall be issued to L.N. Curtis & Sons for 100 small talk plus systems and 3 self-contained breathing apparatus in an amount not to exceed $52,012.92; SECTION 5. The authorization to execute the above' referenced Purchase Order IS rescinded ifit is not issued within sixty (60) days of the passage of this resolution. IIII IIII IIII IIII 'ftO.It- 9/ / r /!J~ 1 II e 2 , .) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 e 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 RESOLUTIO'" OF THE MAYOR Al\D COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SA:\' BER."I'ARDINO AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE OR DESIGNEE TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO L.N. CURTIS & SONS IN THE A:vIOUNT OF $52,012.92 FOR SMALL TALK PLUS SYSTEMS AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHIl'IG APPARATUS. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a meeting thereof, held on the day of , 2006, by the following vote, to wit: Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT ESTRADA BAXTER VACANT DERRY KELLEY JOHNSON MCCA.l\1MACK Rachel G. Clark, City Clerk The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this day of ,2006. Patrick J. Morris, Mayor City of San Bernardino Approved as to Form: JAMES F. PENMAN, e 26 City Attorney 27 28 2 I . 'LN.curtIs&SODS UI.IIGENCY EQUIPMENT & aERVICe 8'__ 1828 Attachment lIA" PHONE (510) 839-5111 FAX (510) 839-5325 www.LNCURTlS.com 1800 PERALTA STREET OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA 94607 08/23/06 TERM$ NET 30 DAYS F.08. DEST SHIP VIA PREPAID laUOTATION DATE r- TO: CITY OF SAN BERNAROINO.FO #8 ATTN: CAPT. DUGGAN 3398 E. HIGHLAND AVE HIGHLAND. CA 92346 Tr.Iq..KlClltclnll.ClllltttaKt.PI.:"C....'hn30ClIy5~l:OI'IL~ \4IO"ISIlkeIlllrn..CC1G1ftSorolW~DCyCIlClre.sonIOII:c:cnraI!ll.... ",,-. l..N 011$ and Sans ,... ~ .ncl ... 10 .t ~ l.I1Ij floly plld for ." ~t ~ aI .. Urtled StI!e5 or AmInta /II: pr>as t;lJCtecl uJKl LC appQtI!e Feelenll, $1111. ~ or cry r._es """"""" L.N. CURTIS AND SONS By KLP . QUANTITY UNIT PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE TOTAl PRICE 100 EA 964172 SVA SHALLTALK PLUS 323.00 32300.00 3 EA 969011 SVA CUSTON PANTHER 4500# PSI SCBA 2698.75 8096.25 WITH 8ELL ALAR/'! 3 EA' 917146 SVA 45 HIN 4500# SCBA CVL 926.50 2779.50 3 EA 252040 SVA HEDIUN BLUE 2020+ NASK 263.05 789.15 SHA NOSECUP WISIL STRAP 3 EA 965119 SVA BUDDY BREATHER KIT. OVER 203.15 609.45 THE SHOULDER WI SAR VAL V 3 EA 963700 SVA CONPASS PASS DEVICE 510.00 1530.00 3 EA 980641 SVA SWIVEL GAUGE HP 101. 15 303.45 INSTALLED ON ITEH 1 3 EA 964173 SVA RADIO COMN SYSTEM AND 616.25 1848.75 SNALLTALK PLUS KIT INSTALLED ON ITEM 1 e 3 EA 964869 SVA UTILITY D.RING KIT 5.10 15.30 3 EA 917145 SVA 4500# 45MIN FULL CARBON 0.00 0.00 WRAPPED CYLINOER NO CHARGE WITH PURCHASE OF ABOVE COMPLETE SCBA UNITS PER SVA FREE CYLINDER PROGRAM. SUB TOTAL $48.271. 85 TAX $3741. 07 TOTAL $52.012.92 e. Last Page