HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11 - Air Purification Compressor SystemMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 4, 2020
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN AIR PURIFICATION
COMPRESSOR SYSTEM
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of an air purification
compressor system from August Industries, Inc. for the Fire Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Capital Equipment Fund 325-48860-210-003-
200001 and Capital Project Fund 177-48860-210-003-170002-02 for a
total amount not to exceed $78,543.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for a Bauer Air Purification Compressor with data -logging
interface to refill self-contained breathing apparatus bottles and diving
cylinders. This unit will replace a 22 -year-old compressor that needs
repeated maintenance. The purchase of this compressor will help us
maintain compliance with NFPA 1901, NFPA 1989, and the Texas
Commission on Fire Protection self-contained breathing apparatus
standards.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative
(BuyBoard) as allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271
and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to
August Industries, Inc. The Fire and Purchasing staff reviewed the
contract for departmental specification compliance and pricing and
determined that the contract would best meet the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval
JS/LW