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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to execute those documents necessary to enter into a contract with Breathing Air Systems for the acquisition of a rescue air lifting bags systems for the Division of Fire utilizing Homeland Security Grant funds; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Division of Fire was awarded a grant from the Department of Homeland Security to purchase rescue air lifting bag systems. The total cost of this equipment is $26,818.29, the payment of which will be issued by Franklin County, on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security and Ohio Emergency Management Agency. The City of Columbus and Franklin County entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement via Ordinance 1917-2005 to enable this type of purchase.
The Division of Fire currently employs Paratech rescue air lifting bag systems on it's heavy rescue apparatus. These air bags are designed to lift and support heavy items that impede the rescue of victims of auto accidents and structural collapse. The equipment being acquired via this ordinance consists of a system of air bags of varying sizes and uses, control panels, and high pressure hoses that allow firefighters to safely access and rescue trapped victims. This equipment will also supplement regional emergency response entities such as FEMA and Ohio Task Force 1, both of which employ the same rescue systems.
This legislation will authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to execute those documents necessary for the acquisition of this equipment.
Bid Information: Bid were solicited by the Purchasing Office via solicitation SA004246 and opened on 2/16/12. The following bids were received:
Breathing Air Systems - Majority company - $26,818.29
Finley Fire Equipment - Majority company - $27,810.00
After review of the bids, the Division of Fire recommends the bid submitted by Breathing Air Systems as the lowest, most responsive and best bid. Breathing Air System...
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