HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 18 - Hose AssembliesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 7, 2023
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF HOSE ASSEMBLIES FOR FIRE STATIONS 2 AND 3
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of hose assemblies for
Fire Stations 2 and 3 from Air Cleaning Technologies, Inc. for the Fire
Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Capital Projects Fund for a total amount not to
exceed $34,600.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for the retrofit of the diesel exhaust system at Fire
Stations 2 and 3. The retrofit will allow multiple fire apparatus in each bay
to be attached to the exhaust removal system and respond out the front of
the station. The current configuration only allows a single apparatus in
each bay to be attached to the exhaust removal system.
This procurement will be made as a sole source in accordance with Local
Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, § 252.022. General
Exemptions (a)(7)(A). Air Cleaning Technologies, Inc. is the only
authorized dealer in Texas.
Staff recommends approval.
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