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CC Regular Session 5. 11. <br />Meeting Date: 11 / 10/2020 <br />By: Matt Kohner, Fire Department <br />Information <br />Title <br />Adopt Resolution #20-262 Authorizing the Emergency Purchase of a Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) <br />compressor. <br />Purpose/Background: <br />The purpose of this case is to seek City Council approval for the emergency purchase of a Self Contained Breathing <br />Apparatus (SCBA) compressor. The current compressor has recently failed after 17 years of service at Station 2. An <br />SCBA compressor is a multi -stage high pressure compressor system used to compress ambient air for use in SCBA <br />breathing air system that is worn by firefighters in the fire -safety and hazardous materials environments. The <br />compressor also serves as the every day compressor for Station 2 maintenance and workshop needs. Staff obtained <br />two (2) quotes for a replacement, with the lowest bid from Alex Air Apparatus for $21,950.00 plus $500,00 for <br />delivery and installation. <br />Funding Source: <br />Funding for the purchase of the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) compressor will come from the <br />Equipment Revolving Fund. <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends the emergency purchase of the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) compressor in order <br />to provide immediate delivery and replace the existing failed compressor. <br />Action: <br />Motion to adopt Resolution #20- 262 authorizing emergency purchase of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus <br />(SCBA) compressor. <br />Resolution #20-262 <br />Jefferson Fire & Safety <br />Alex Air Apparatus <br />Attachments <br />Form Review <br />Inbox Reviewed By Date <br />Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 11/05/2020 02:44 PM <br />Form Started By: Matt Kohner Started On: 11/04/2020 09:44 AM <br />Final Approval Date: 11/05/2020 <br />