PRESENTER: Presenter
Patrick O’Connell, Fire Chief
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval of a purchase with August Industries Inc. for three Bauer Unicus Breathing Air Compressor Systems (BACS) for Fire Stations 2, 3, and 7.
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DEPARTMENT: Fire Department
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Fire Department currently has one Breathing Air Compressor System which is more than 20 years old. As a result, maintenance costs have increased, and certain maintenance items and repair parts are becoming more difficult to source. This is the only breathing air compressor system in service in the fire department and it is at the end of its useful life.
Voter approval of the 2019 Bond provides for the construction of Fire Station 2, Fire Station 3. The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) has authorized the construction of Fire Station 7 with Training Center. These stations include a Breathing Air Compressor in their furniture and equipment specifications. These purchases will allow the department to completely phase out the existing system. The delivery of the systems will be coordinated with the construction projects for each station.
Based on review and evaluation, staff is recommending the Bauer Unicus 4i E3 complete integrated stationary system from August Industries, Inc. for a cost of $91,023.00 each, with a total cost of $273,069. This price includes the system, accessories, and installation. The City will utilize August Industries through a Buyboard cooperative contract which satisfies the competitive bidding requirements.
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N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this equipment were included in the 2019 Bond Program project budget(s). Therefore, sufficient funds are available for this expenditure. However, the portion of the project related to Fire Station No. 7 will be paid from capital proceeds supported entirely by the Creekside TIRZ.
Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of a purchase with August Industries Inc. for three Bauer Unicus Breathing Air Compressor Systems (SBAC) for Fire Stations 2, 3, and 7.