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Brentwood City Commission Agenda
Meeting Date: 07/27/2020  
Approval to Purchase SCBA and related equipment from Municipal Emergency Services
Submitted by: David Windrow, Fire & Rescue
Department: Fire & Rescue  

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Subject
Approval for Purchase of Sixteen (16) Scott Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, 48 air cylinders  and 16 voice amplifiers for the Fire and Rescue Department from Municipal Emergency Services.
Background
The FY 2021 Equipment Replacement Fund budget for the Fire and Rescue Department includes $160,000 for the purchase of sixteen new Scott Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).  This equipment is a crucial component for protecting firefighters during fire suppression, hazardous materials incidents or training events. We currently have one SCBA that was purchased in 1997, three purchased in 2002 and 14 purchased in 2007. Ten years is the industry standard for the lifespan of SCBA. Our personnel do an amazing job of maintaining our equipment. New federal SCBA safety and operating standards are typically put into place every five years. In the past, our units have been upgraded to meet the new standard, but this is becoming impossible with our oldest units.  A systematic replacement plan has been implemented to ensure a consistent and reliable air supply for our personnel working in toxic atmospheres.

The units proposed for purchase are similar to the current units, which allows for ease of maintenance and use. It also enhances firefighter safety because our employees are very familiar with the operation of these units.  These 16 units will provide enhanced safety for our employees. The units are three pounds lighter, and the strap assembly is removable so that they can be washed to reduce carcinogen exposure.  These units also come with Bluetooth voice amplifiers to connect with our new 700MHz radios.  The equipment will be purchased from Municipal Emergency Services through the NPPGov Purchasing Cooperative saving the City 25% over normal cost.

Please contact the Fire Chief if you have any questions.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the purchase of five (16) Scott SCBA, 48 air cylinders and 16 voice amplifiers from MES using the NPPGov Purchasing Cooperative for a total cost of $155,288.72

Fiscal Impact
Amount : $155,288.72
Source of Funds: Capital Projects Fund
Account Number: 310-42200-89520
Fiscal Impact:
Sufficient funds are included in the FY 2021 Equipment Replacement Fund budget for this equipment.
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