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CITY O F SAN LUIS O B 1 S P 0
FROM: John Callahan, Fire Chief
Prepared By: Neal Berryman,Fire Training Battalion Chief
SUBJECT: PURCHASE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA)
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for the Fire Deparment in the
amount of$220.900.
DISCUSSION
SCBA is one of the most important safety items a firefighter wears while exposed to a hazardous
environment. This piece of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) helps provide respiratory
protection from the deadly, carcinogenic products released on a hazardous material spill and from
the products of combustion produced from a fire. The City's current SCBAs provided by the fire
department to our firefighters do not meet the latest National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA)
guidelines. The current SCBAs are deficient in that they do not provide a heads up display of the
remaining air supply, a universal air connection for rescue operations, dual air gauge redundancy,
and chemical/biological/radiological/nuclear(CBRN) protection.
While NFPA standards are not legally binding on fire departments, they have a significant impact on
the manufacturers of SCBAs. Incidents and tragedies in the US over the past decade have moved
the industry to greatly enhance the safety provided by this equipment. At the same time, the support
for our City's current stock of breathing apparatus has declined here on the Central Coast. Failures
and breakage have increased as the equipment ages, and the repairs and parts are getting harder to
obtain in a timely fashion. These failures have occurred at emergency incidents when they are
needed most. The City and the Department have an obligation to ensure that our personnel have the
proper safety equipment that meets today's standards, and which will allow them to do their jobs
and do them safely.
Existing Situation
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards#1981 and#1982 are the nationally
recognized guidelines regulating SCBAs and Personal Alarm Safety System (PASS) devices,
respectively. The guidelines are reviewed by the NFPA and updates are made based on past
incidents/accidents as well as improvements in technology. Our current SCBAs only meet the 1998
standards which lack any"heads up display" (HUD), ChemicaUBiologicaURadiologicaUNuclear
(CBRN) certification, a universal air connection (UAC), and"redundant air gauge" requirement.
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Our current SCBAs are eight years old and the work required to retrofit our current SCBAs to 2007
edition levels would not be recommended as it would cost more than the price of a new unit.
Project Work Completed
The Fire Department has completed an exhaustive study evaluating the currently available SCBAs
that meet NFPA#1981 and#1982. Department staff met with vendors and ran field trials on all the
SCBAs that meet the latest standards and that are available in our area. The SCBAs tested were the
MSA Model M7, Draeger PSS 7000, Scott Model NXG7, Scott Model AP 75, and the Sperian
Warrior.
The Fire Department established an SCBA Committee and researched the following:
1. The storage/racking compatibility with our current storage/racking system
2. The reliability and service of the companies and their product
3. The voice amplification system of each product
4. The different firefighter rescue capabilities involving bypassing first stage regulators,
universal air connections, buddy breather connections, firefighter down location equipment,
and firefighter accountability systems
5. Compatibility with neighboring fire department's SCBAs and equipment
6. Battery requirements
7. Compatibility with our current air bottle refill station, air tools, and mask fitting system
8. Service life
9. Testing requirements
10. NFPA requirements
11. Radio compatibility
12. Training provided
13. Specifications and weight
Ten members tested the SCBAs through a field test course, ranking the SCBAs in order of
preference. Included in the field trial were factors such as mask fit, ease of use, comfort, and the
ability to perform firefighting tasks. In addition, 21 members went through a tabletop trial and rated
them in order of preference. The table top trial required each member to try on the SCBAs in a
classroom environment and simulate some of the possible movements involved in working on a fire
(walking, crawling, looking up, and working with arms above head).
Staff and the SCBA committee are recommending a sole source purchase of the Scott NXG7. This
is due to the extensive study performed on each model of apparatus and the consensus reached by
the SCBA committee, which addressed the vital rescue and safety aspects of the SCBAs as they
relate to our Fire Department's operations. In addition, despite the fact that costs were not revealed
to the raters, the Scott NXG7 turned out to be the lowest bid.
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FISCAL IMPACT
A total of $220,900 was approved, as part of the 2009-11 Financial Plan (Appendix B, Capital
Improvement Plan, Page 3-45 to 3-48), for the purchase of this equipment. AllStar Fire Equipment,
the company distributing the Scott NXG7, the highest rated SCBA by the committee, came in as the
lowest bidder.
Below are the three bids for the purchase of 43 SCBAs from Bauer Compressors, Diamondback and
AllStar.
Date -- Vendor Price
1/9/2009 Bauer Compressors $268,037.60
1/9/2009 Diamondback Fire &Rescue $267,545.15
*1/9/2009 AllStar Fire Equipment $244,139.34
* After these bids were acquired, it was decided that 40 SCBAs would be purchased as that
number would be adequate for our needs and provide adequate reserves, thus bringing the
AllStar Fire Equipment price down to $220,871.83.
ATTACHMEENTS:
1. Bauer Compressors informal bid for 43 SCBAs - $268,037.60
2. Diamondback Fire and Rescue informal bid for 43 SCBAs - $267,545.15
3. AllStar Fire Equipment informal bid for 43 SCBAs - $244,139.34
4. AllStar Fire Equipment informal bid for 40 SCBAs - $220,871.83
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CATTACHMENT 1
COMPRESSORS
267 East Airway Blvd
Livermore,CA 94551
Phone: 925-449-7210
Fax: 925-449-7201
To: Date:1/9/2009
Chief Berryman
San Luis Obispo FD
2160 Santa Barbara Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: 805-781-7393
Fax: 805-781-7090
Quotation Valid for 60 Days.
Attention: Chief Berryman
ITEM OTY DESCRIPTION PRICE AMOUNT
1 43 MSA M7 SCBA $4,473.50 $192,360.50
Includes: Harness Double Pull w/Chest Strap,
Swiveling Lumbar Pad, PR14 1S` Stage Regulator,
2nd Stage Regulator,Ultra Elite Facepiece Size Medium
w/HUD Reciever, Clear Command Amplifier,
ICM Pass Alarm w/Heat Thermistor, RIC Fitting,
Shoulder Mounted RIC Fitting, and 45 Min Cylinder
P/N A-M7H-D 12C 1 C 12CA0
2 57 Spare 45 Minute Carbon Cylinder $570.00 $32,490.00
P/N 807570
3 10 Spare M7 Facepiece Clear Command $226.00 $2,260.00
Ready w/AMP Mounting Bracket &
Microphone Installed.
Small P/N 10084822
Medium P/N 10084826
Large P/N 10084830
4 10 HUD Receivers for Spare Masks $120.00 $1,200.00
P/N 10091446
ATTACHMENT
5 10 Clear Command Amplifier $187.00 $1,870.00
P/N 10023056
6 1 Rescue Aire 11 Rit Pack $3,183.00
Includes: I" Stage Regulator, PTC 2nd Stage Regulator
H.P. Hose w/ UAC RIT Connection
Extendair Low Pressure Connection
Kevlar/Nomex Harness & 60 Min Cylinder.
P/N 10041199
7 43 EBS Hose Package $385.00 $16,555.00
Includes: Yellow Kevlar Pouch,
& 3ft Transfill Hose.
P/N 485366
Subtotal $249,918.50
Sales Tax 7.25% $18,119.10
Shipping & Handling No Charge
Total $268,037.60
Note: Bauer Compressors/MSA will perform in service training for San Luis
Obispo Fire Department after receipt of equipment. A two day service technician
training class will be provided at no charge to SLO FD personnel.
Prices do not include shipping/handling charges or sales tax unless specified.
Quotation prices are valid for 60 days.Call 714-223-9300 if past expiration date.
Thank you for the opportunity to submit this quotation. If you have any questions please
give us a call.
Sincerely,
Keith Hodak
17451 Bastanchury Road Suite 201 44B
Yorba Linda,CA 92886
Phone: 714-223-9300
Fax: 714-223-9301
keith.hodak@bauersf.com
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`. ATTACHMENT 2
FIR19 & RUMU'F
PO Box 891266
Temecula, CA 92589
Tel: 951-303-8866 * Fax: 951-303-8836
January 9, 2009
Attn: Chief Neal Berryman
San Luis Obispo City Fire
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QUOTATION P-081216-1/Devised-2 ***
QTY PART DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE
NUMBER PRICE EXTENDED
Draeger Safety
43 4058627 PSS 7000 SCBA complete with 45- $4,584.21 $197,121.03
min. cylinder to include the following
components:
• Sentinel 7000 warning system
• FPS 7000 series face mask with
voice amplifier
• LDV — CBRN 7000 series
• HUD 7000 system
• 45-min 4500 carbon cylinder
• Quick cylinder connection system
including quick cylinder adapter
43 4058601 Multilink Buddy Breather 40" length 221.05 9,505.15
• Manifold included
• Pouch included
• Installed Price
57 4055698 45-minute 4500 psi Carbon 527.36 30,059.52
Composite with valve
101 4057098 Custom Logo Charge 16.00 1,616.00
57 3357114 C linder quick adapter HP 4500psi) 40.52 2,309.64
5 R56424 FPS 7000 Face Mask size M2 222.20 1,111.00
(medium)
• HUD not included
• Voice Amp not included
5 14046167 Installed PSS 7000 HUD receiver for 13616 680.80
FPS 7000 Mask
5 R56441 FPS Voice Amplifier only 563.24 2,816.20
• Mask not included
• Earspeaker not included
1 4057454 RIT Lifeguard dual line with whistle 828.76 828.76
with bag (60 min cylinder not
included
3 3357116 USA quick connect + blank plug 533.68 1,601.04
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1 4055699 60-minute 4500 psi Carbon 652.63 652.63
Composite with valve
1 Provide Fit Testing for up to 43
firefi hters upon receipt of the mask
1 Provide Flow Testing for all packs on
their first year anniversary
Sub-Total 248,301.77
State Sales Tax 7.75% 19,243.38
Freight inc.
Total $267,545.15
Payment Terms: Net 30 Days Validity: 90 days from above date
Preston Hanlon
Territory Manager
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ALLSTAR FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC.
12328 Lov OZusa Road ATTACHMENT 4
Arcadia,k irnla 91006
Phone:(800)425-5787
Fax:(626)652-0919
www.alistarfire.com
SALES QUOTE*PASS DEVICE
Date: September 16,2009
To: San Luis Obispo City Fire
Attn: Neal Berryman
Fax:
Tel: (B05)781-7377
Email: nberrvman®slocitv.oro
Per your request, we are pleased to quote on the following items:
ITEM I QTY UNITI DESCRIPTION PRICE EXTENSION
1 40 Each Scott AP3240204200202 NXG7 NFPA 2007 SCBA $4,673.35 $186,934.00
Includes the Following:
-Aluminum Backframe w/Kevlar Padding& Spring
(Alligator)Clip Harness
-4500 psi
-E-Z Flo+Regulator w/Quick Connect(HUD Included)
-Dual EBSS
-Integrated PASS Console
-(1)805773-73 AV3000 Facepiece w/Kevlar Head
Harness-Large
-(1)45 Min 4500 psi Carbon Fiber Cylinder&Valve
Assembly-Short
2 57 Each 45 Min 4500 psi Carbon Fiber Cylinder&Valve N/C N/C
Assembly-Short
3 3 Each Scott 805773-72 AV3000 Facepiece wl Kevlar Head $162.70 $488.10
Harness-Large
4 43 Each Scott 200260-01 EPIC Voice Amplifier $275.30 $11,837.90
5 43 Each Scott 200715-01 EPIC Voice Amplifier Bracket for $16.10 $692.30
AV3000 Facepiece
- 6 3 Each Scott 200077-30 E-Z Flo+Regulator w/Quick Connect $857.30 $2,571.90
(HUD Included)
7 1 Each Scott 200223-02 RIT-PAK II $2,328.90 $2,328.90
Includes the Following:
-6'High Pressure Hose Length
-10'RIC/UAC Length
-Carrying Case
8 1 Each Scott 804723-01 60 Minute 4500 psi Carbon Fiber N/C N/C
Cylinder&Valve Assembly
9 4 Each Scott 200388-01 Tool Adapter $272.00 $1,088.00
10 1 Lot Initial In-Service Training and Qualitative Fit Testing N/C N/C
Provided by Allstar Fire Equipment&Scott Health and
Safety Free of Cost at or near Time of Delivery
11 1 Lot Ongoing Technical Training Provided by Scott Health N/C N/C
and Safety Free of Cost
'Pricing&Availability Valid thru 12/31/09. Subject to
Change Thereafter.Any Non-Stock or Special Order
Items may be Subject to a Restocking Fee.
Terms:Net 30
FOB:Destination
Estimated Delivery:6-8 Weeks ARO
Subtotal $205,941.10
7.250% $14,930.73
Est.Freight $0.00
Jason Breeds,Inside Sales/Bid Specialist TOTAL $220,871.83
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