Item Coversheet

City of Georgetown, Texas
City Council Regular Meeting
September 14, 2021

SUBJECT:
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) from Heat Safety Equipment for a total cost not to exceed $870,000.00 for the fiscal year 2020-2021 and to authorize the City Manager to execute renewals of the agreement for up to three additional one year terms on the same terms and conditions for a total not to exceed of $200,000.00 -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief
ITEM SUMMARY:

GFD’s inventory of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) has exceeded the industry standard life expectancy of useful life of ten years and need to be replaced. These SCBAs were purchased in 2009. Over the last 12 years

The City issued a Request for Proposal ITB No. 202146 for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) on May 28, 2021. The RFP closed on June 16, 2021. They City received one proposal which staff evaluated and scored. 

Staff recommends awarding the contract to Heat Safety Equipment of San Antonio, Texas

Funded in this year budget was $870,000 for the purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for the fire department.

  • 80 – Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
  • 80-160 – Regulators
  • 160 – Carbon Cylinders
  • 160 – Facepieses (mask)
  • 3 – RIT Paks
  • 50 – Spare Harness Kits
  • Software
  • accessaries
FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Funding is allocated in FY2021 budget.

120-0402-Breathing Equipment (SCBA)

Project # PRJ000134

Debt issuance 2019 CO
SUBMITTED BY:
John Sullivan, Fire Chief
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Memo
ITB No. 202146-SBCAs
Administrative Memo