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Chief Administrative Office, Procurement and Contracts Division, recommending the following: (1) Award of Bid 07-680-061 for the purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) equipment for the Sheriff's Department to the low qualified bidders: Alamo Iron Works of San Antonio, TX, Federal Resources Supply Company of Chester, MD, Fisher Scientific Company of Pittsburgh, PA, L.N. Curtis & Sons of Oakland, CA and Mallory Fire of Rancho Cordova, CA; (2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase orders to Alamo Iron Works in the amount of $75,575, Federal Resources Supply Company in the amount of $71,788, Fisher Scientific Company in the amount of $24,608, L.N. Curtis & Sons in the amount of $11,035, and Mallory Fire in the amount of $31,498 respectively.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: 2005 Homeland Security Grant Funds
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REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION: At the request of the Sheriff’s Office, the Procurement and Contracts Division issued an Invitation to Bid for the purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) equipment. The equipment will be used by various County Fire Protection Districts.
The bid is separated into five (5) categories. Categories one (1) through three (3) are for self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and related accessories. Each category is brand specific to ensure compatibility with each Fire Protection Districts’ current equipment. Category four (4) is for a universal fit test system that ensures each fireman has a properly fitting respirator. Category five (5) is for a breathing air compressor to fill empty oxygen tanks for the Fire Protection Districts.
One-hundred six (106) Invitations to Bid were mailed, seven (7) to local vendors; ten (10) qualified responses were received, none from local vendors. The bid results are provided on the attached spreadsheets.
FISCAL IMPACT/CHANGE TO NET COUNTY COST: Procurement and Contracts has been advised that funding is available within the Sherif...
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