HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12 - SCBA EquipmentMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 5, 2025
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF SCBA FIRE EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of Self -Contained
Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) fire equipment from Casco Industries, Inc.
for the Fire Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Capital Projects Fund for an amount not to
exceed $45,609.
BACKGROUND: This purchase request is for four additional Self -Contained Breathing
Apparatus (SCBA). Self -Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) is an
essential piece of protective equipment for firefighters. To be able to enter
the IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health) atmospheres of an
incident, firefighters must wear SCBA's to protect them in these hostile
environments. Currently, the Department has few tactical reserves for
training, deployments, loaners, and for additional company in service for
some unforeseen reason. Therefore, four additional SCBA's would
increase our efficiency and allow all members on fire apparatus and
essential staff to have a SCBA for emergency response and have
reserves in case of failure.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buy
Board) as allowed by the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271
and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791.
Bids were taken by the cooperative and contracts were awarded to Casco
Industries, Inc. The Fire Department and Purchasing staff reviewed the
contract for departmental specification compliance and pricing and
determined that the contract would provide the best product and pricing
for meeting the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval.
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