October 5, 2015 DATE ORIGINATING DEPT REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION AGENDA ITEM 3K AGENDA ITEM CITY ADMINISTRATOR APPROVAL Fire Replacement Self-Contained-Breathing- Apparatus for the Fire Department PREVIOUS ACTIONS: Council authorized joining the Houston-Galveston Area Commission (H-GAC) purchasing consortium, 11/7/2011. RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Motion to authorize replacement of all of the Fire Department self-contained-breathing-apparatus using pricing through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) purchasing consortium at a cost of $592,604.74. COMMENTS: One of the key pieces of personal protective equipment for firefighters is self-contained-breathingapparatus (SCBA). This device enables firefighters to have breathing air to safely work in fire and other lethal environments. The SCBA consists of a backpack, a high pressure air cylinder, a regulator, and a face piece. Each firefighter is issued his or her own face piece and it is tested annually to ensure proper fit. The SCBA itself is carried on fire trucks, with a few spares for maintenance and training purposes. Fire service SCBA is highly regulated by several government agencies including OSHA, due to the critical training and maintenance requirements. Design standards for this equipment are prepared periodically by the National Fire Protection Association and regulated by NIOSH. The rules and standards for use, training, and maintenance are continually evolving. The high pressure air cylinders also have a fixed life span. For this reason, we have assigned a ten-year replacement cycle for this critical equipment within the City s Equipment Replacement Fund. We began periodic replacement of SCBA in the 1980 s, and initiated the ten-year cycle beginning in 1995. SCBAs were last replaced in 2005. Since 1975 when the Fire Department was first organized, we have utilized Mine Safety Appliances (MSA) brand of SCBA exclusively. It is our intent to continue use of this specific brand of equipment as its use by firefighters will be most similar to equipment they are currently using, our maintenance staff are trained to repair and calibrate this brand of equipment, and our shop facilities already have the necessary equipment to perform maintenance and calibration of this brand of equipment.
We are proposing to utilize the government bid process conducted by the Houston-Galveston Area Commission, of which the City of Maple Grove is a member. Pricing is valid until January 1, 2016. We have used H-GAC purchasing previously for a fire truck in 2012. As we prepared for replacement of the SCBA, we analyzed our inventory and have made some adjustments to reflect current operations. This will result in a decrease in the overall inventory. Other adjustments are being made by utilizing some components of our existing SCBA rescue kits as only certain components of these kits need replacement to ensure compatibility. The cost to replace this equipment, including the fees payable to H-GAC for administering the bidding is $592,604.74. This includes 84 SCBA units, 168 30-minute high pressure air cylinders to allow for one for each unit and a spare, 36 60-minute high pressure air cylinders, assorted sizes of face pieces for each firefighter and several spares, equipment to convert the rescue packs to the new model of breathing apparatus, adaptors to use filters with the face pieces for environments where compressed air is not required, and a spare parts inventory for the shop based on past repair experience. Purchase of equipment through H-GAC is handled by local equipment distributors. In the case of this SCBA, the local distributor is Emergency Response Solutions (ERS) of Linwood, MN. The City of Maple Grove Purchase Order # 8525, and correspondence and the H-GAC Interlocal Contract for Cooperative Purchasing, and other material are attached.
Cicyrof..,Maple Grove Purchase Order No. 8525 Shipping: Mailing & Billing: 11480 89th Avenue North Maple Grove, MN 55311-6180 P.O. Box 1180 Maple Grove, MN 55311-6180 CHARGE TO: Fund Account # Program # Dept. or Activity# Amount $ - TO: Emergency Response Solutions (ERS) 21371 Heidelberg Stree Northeast Linnwood, MN 55092 ATTN: Brian Bramley City of Maple Grove HGAC Purchase ILC# 11-2928 Date: 17, Sept. 2015 Quanity Unit Description Part Number Price TOTAL 84 ea. Mine Safetv Apoliance IMSAI G-1 Global Self contained breathina aonaratus ATOG1 FS-422MA2Q2LAA $4,526.85 $380255.40 168 ea. MSA 4500 osia 30 min. Super lite Air cylinder 10156423 $606.00 $101,808.00 36 ea. MSA 4500 osia 60 min. Super lite Air cylinder 10156426 $971.37 $34969.32 20 ea. MSA G-1 Global Faceoiece-small $224.08 $4,481.60 150 ea. MSA G-1 Global Faceoiece-medium $224.08 $33612.00 30 ea. MSA G-1 Global Faceoiece- larae $224.08 $6722.40 10 ea. MSA G-1 Faceoiece nosecuo - small $12.62 $126.20 10 ea. MSA G-1 Faceoiece nosecuo - medium $12.62 $126.20 10 ea. MSA G-1 Faceoiece nosecuo-iarae $12.62 $126.20 12 ea. MSA G-1 Rescueaire II 2nd staae reaulator kit wi auick connect $525.20 $6,302.40 6 ea. MSA G-1 Premaire 2nd staae reaulator $513.42 $3,080.52 24 ea. MSA G-1 Global Faceoiece, Soectecle kit $74.07 $1,777.68 100 ea. MSA G-1 Global Faceoiece APR adaoter I I $29.33 $2933.00 16 ea. MSA G-1 Alkaline Batterv pack $134.66 $2154.56 10 ea. MSA APR Canister riot control box of 6 $282.23 $2,822.30 5 ea. MSA APR Cartridae Ootifilterxl Tvoe HE P-100. 20 oer Dka. $282.60 $1,413.00 3 ea. MSA G-1 RFID KIT reader writer $378.75 $1,136.25 1 ea Houston Galveston Area Council-IHGACI ourchasina authoritv fee 1 1/2% of overall ourchase. $8,757.71 City of Maple Grove HGAC Purchase ILC# 11-2928 ATTACHMENTS: Quote dated 15, Seot. 2015 from ERSI HGAC aareement Shiooinal billinal contact! information I I I Sub Total $592,604.74 Shiooina State n/a TOTAL $592,604.74 Approved (If needed) Purpose of Order Replacment of fire department self contained breathing apparatus and accessories Received items No. Signed -...,----,,-------- Received by as ordered on Signed Scott A. Anderson, Fire Chief Ordered by
Date: 17, September 2015 TO: Emergency Response Solutions, Brian Bramley, Brent Hughes FROM: Kurt Kramer, Deputy Chief, Maple Grove Fire Department SUBJECT: Billing / shipping details pertaining to the execution of City of Maple Grove Purchase Order # 8525 for Fire Department SCBA All detailsl questions relating to purchase order # 8525 should be directed to: Kurt Kramer, Deputy Fire Chief, Maple Grove Fire Department, 12800 Arbor Lakes Parkway, Maple Grove Minnesota, 55311. Telephone contact: Office 763-494-6304/ Cellular 612-747-8753 / Email- Kgkramer@ maplegrovemn.gov Billing: City of Maple Grove, Fire Department, 12800 Arbor Lakes Parkway, PO Box 1180, Maple Grove, MN 55311. Attn: Kurt Kramer, Deputy Fire Chief Shipping: City of Maple Grove, Fire Department, 11480 ss" Avenue North, Maple Grove, MN 55311 AnN: Kurt Kramer, Deputy Fire Chief Forklift is available on location for unloading. CALL prior to delivery: Kurt Kramer, 612-747-8753 and / or Steve Solomon, 612-308-8116
November 7, 2011 DATE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION AGENDA ITEM NUMBER ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT Fire AGENDA ITEM Houston-Galveston Area Commission CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S APPROVAL PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Motion to authorize joining the Houston-Galveston Area Commission joint purchasing authority and to further authorize Fire Chief Scott Anderson to sign contract documents related to joining this organization on behalf of the City COMMENTS: Material related to membership in this purchasing authority were reviewed by the City Attorney. Minn. Stat. sec 471.345 allows the city toforego competitive bidding laws if the city utilizes a national municipal association's purchasing alliance or a cooperative created by ajoint powers agreement that purchases items from more than one source on the basis of competitive bids or competitive quotations. I reviewed the website. The following address http://hgaebuy.org/de(ault.aspx has information that places H GAC purchasing alliance in the latter. Based on this information and the statutory provision the City may purchase directly through the H-GAC without regard to the competitive bidding requirements. Scott B. Landsman The Fire Department is looking at this as a possible source for replacement of the aging mini-pumper used by the duty crew.
HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL December 28, 2011 Scott Anderson Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director City of Maple Grove PO Box 1180 Maple Grove, MN 55311-6180 Dear Chief Anderson: Enclosed you will find your original copy of the fully executed Interlocal Contract (ILC) which includes your assigned permanent ILC number. This number should appear on all future purchase orders, in addition to the H-GAC bid number for the product you are ordering. This number also serves as your Password for our website: HGACBuy.org. The ILC document is designed as a blanket purchase agreement for all products offered by H-GAC, and it remains in effect indefinitely unless canceled by either party. No annual renewal actions are required. This Contract covers all departments within your municipality / county / district jurisdiction. It is activated only by your agency's issuance of Purchase Orders. We encourage you to use the H-GAC Cooperative Purchasing Program and avail yourself of the services we offer. We look forward to serving you. ~ai% ~<Nt Contract Specialist Cooperative Purchasing Program Mailing Address PO Box 22777 Houston, Texas 77227-2777 Phone 713-627-3200 Physical Address 3555 Timmons lane, Suite 120 Houston, Texas 77027 Phone 713-627-3200
INTERLOCAL CONTRACT FOR COOPERATIVE PURCHASING ILC 1 n = 29 No.: f,,<i. Permanent Number assigned by H-GAC THIS INTERLOCAL CONTRACT ("Contract"), made and entered into pursuant to the Texas Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 791, Texas Government Code (the "Act"), by and between the Houston-Galveston Area Council, hereinafter referred to as "H-GAC," having its principal place of business at 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 120, Houston, Texas 77027, and * the City of Maple Grove, a local government, a state agency, or a non-profit corporation created and operated to provide one or more governmental functions and services, hereinafter referred to as "End User," having its principal place of business at * 12800 Arbor Lakes Parkway, Maple Grove, MN 55369 WITNESSETH WHEREAS, H-GAC is a regional planning commission and political subdivision of the State of Texas operating under Chapter 391, Texas Local Government Code; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act, H-GAC is authorized to contract with eligible entities to perform governmental functions and services, including the purchase of goods and services; and WHEREAS, in reliance on such authority, H-GAC has instituted a cooperative purchasing program under which it contracts with eligible entities under the Act; and WHEREAS, End User has represented that it is an eligible entity under the Act, that its governing body has authorized this Contract on * Nov 07 2011 (Date), and that it desires to contract with H-GAC on the terms set forth below; NOW, THEREFORE, H-GAC and the End User do hereby agree as follows: ARTICLE 1: LEGAL AUTHORITY The End User represents and warrants to H-GAC that (1) it is eligible to contract with H-GAC under the Act because it is one of the following: a local government, as defined in the Act (a county, a municipality, a special district, or other political subdivision of the State of Texas or any other state), or a combination of two or more of those entities, a state agency (an agency of the State of Texas as defined in Section 771.002 of the Texas Government Code, or a similar agency of another state), or a non-profit corporation created and operated to provide one or more governmental functions and services, and (2) it possesses adequate legal authority to enter into this Contract. ARTICLE 2: APPLICABLE LAWS H-GAC and the End User agree to conduct all activities under this Contract in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations, and ordinances and laws in effect or promulgated during the term of this Contract. ARTICLE 3: WHOLE AGREEMENT This Contract and any attachments, as provided herein, constitute the complete contract between the parties hereto, and supersede any and all oral and written agreements between the parties relating to matters herein. ARTICLE 4: PERFORMANCE PERIOD The period of this Contract shall be for the balance of the fiscal year of the End User, which began * Jan 0 I 2011 and ends * Dec 31 2011. This Contract shall thereafter automatically be renewed annually for each succeeding fiscal year, provided that such renewal shall not have the effect of extending the period in which the End User may make any payment due an H GAC contractor beyond the fiscal year in which such obligation was incurred under this Contract. ARTICLE 5: SCOPE OF SERVICES The End User appoints H-GAC its true and lawful purchasing agent for the purchase of certain products and services through the H GAC Cooperative Purchasing Program. End User will access the Program through HGACBuy. com and by submission of any duly executed purchase order, in the form prescribed by H-GAC to a contractor having a valid contract with H-GAC. All purchases hereunder shall be in accordance with specifications and contract terms and pricing established by I-I-GAC. Ownership (title) to products purchased through H-GAC shall transfer directly from the contractor to the End User. (over)
*Request for Information To expedite service, please complet e the following blanks relevant to your agencys administrative/elective personnel and return the completed form to H-GAC, Cooperative Purchasilli!. Program. P.O. Box 22777. Houston TX 77227-2777. Name of End User Agency: C...,ityof,.M...,a,...ple,..,Gro.,..v..."e...,--,--.,..-...,...,--..,..County Name: Hennepin (Municipality / County / District / etc.) Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1180, Maple Grove, MN, 55311-6180 (Street Address/P.O. Box) (City) (State) (ZIP Code) Main Telephone Number. (763) 494-6000 FAX Number: (763) 494-6421 Physical Address :. 12BOO Arbor Lakes Parkway, Maple Grove, MN, 55369 (Street Address, ifdifferent from mailing address) (City) Web Site Address: ci.maple-grove.mn.us (State) (ZIP Code) Authorized Official: Mailing Address: Maple Grove AI Madsen (City manager / Executive Director / etc.) P.O. Box 11BO (Street AddresslP.O. Box) MN 55311-61BO (City) (State) (ZIP Code) Title: City Administrator Ph No.: (763) 494-6000 Fx No.: (763) 494-6421 E-Mail Address : amadsenfaci.maote-qrove.mn.us Official Contact: JimKnutson (Purchasing Agent/Auditor etc.) Mailing Address: P.O. Box11B0 (Street AddresslP.O. Box) Maole Grove MN 55311-61BO (City) (State) (ZIP Code) Lte: I Finance Director T Ph No.: (763) 494-6000 Fx No.: (763) 494-6419 Email Address : iknutson(q).ci.maple-qrove.mn.us Official Contact: Ken Ashfeld (Public Works Director/Police Chief etc.) Mailing Address: -,-P.O,,-,-. B""'o"-x"---11"-B""0 (Street Address/P.O. Box) Maple Grove MN 55311-6180 (City) (State) (ZIP Code) Title: Public Works Director Ph No.: (763) 494-6000 Fx No.: (763) 494-6418 Email Address : kashfeld(q).ci. rnaole-crove.mn.us Official Contact: Scott Anderson -------------------- (EMS Director/Fire Chief etc.) Mailing Address: P.O. Box11B0 (Street Address/P.O. Box) Maple Grove MN 55311-6180 (City) (State) (ZIP Code) Title: Fire Chief/Emer. Mgmt. Dir. Ph No.: (763) 494-6000 Fx No.: (763) 494-6421 Email Address : sandersonrdicl.rnaple-orove.rnn.us
ARTICLE 6: PAYMENTS H-GAC will confirm each order and issue notice to contractor to proceed. Upon delivery of goods or services purchased, and presentation of a properly documented invoice, the End User shall promptly, and in any case within thirty (30) days, pay H-GACs contractor the full amount of the invoice. All payments for goods or services will be made from current revenues available to the paying party. In no event shall H-GAC have any financial liability to the End User for any goods or services End User procures from an H GAC contractor. ARTICLE 7: CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS This Contract may be amended only by a written amendment executed by both parties, except that any alterations, additions, or deletions to the terms of this Contract which are required by changes in Federal and State law or regulations are automatically incorporated into this Contract without written amendment hereto and shall become effective on the date designated by such law or regulation. H-GAC reserves the right to make changes in the scope of products and services offered through the H-GAC Cooperative Purchasing Program to be performed hereunder. ARTICLE 8: TERMINA non PROCEDURES H-GAC or the End User may cancel this Contract at any time upon thirty (30) days written notice by certified mail to the other party to this Contract. The obligations of the End User, including its obligation to pay H -GACs contractor for all costs incurred under this Contract prior to such notice shall survive such cancellation, as well as any other obligation incurred under this Contract, until performed or discharged by the End User. ARTICLE 9: SEVERABILITY All parties agree that should any provision of this Contract be determined to be invalid or unenforceable, such determination shall not affect any other term of this Contract, which shall continue in full force and effect. ARTICLE 10: FORCE MAJEURE To the extent that either party to this Contract shall be wholly or partially prevented from the performance within the term specified of any obligation or duty placed on such party by reason of or through strikes, stoppage of labor, riot, fire, flood, acts ofwa r, insurrection, accident, order of any court, act of God, or specific cause reasonably beyond the party's control and not attributable to its neglect or nonfeasance, in such event, the time for the performance of such obligation or duty shall be suspended until such disability to perform is removed; provided, however, force majeure shall not excuse an obligaion solely to pay funds. Determination of force majeure shall rest solely with H-GAC. ARTICLE 11: VENUE Disputes between procuring party and Vendor are to be resolved in accord with the law and venue rules of the State of purchase. THIS INSTRUMENT HAS BEEN EXECUTED IN TWO ORIGINALS BY THE PARTIES HERETO AS FOLLOWS: '" City of Maple Grove Name of End User (local government, agency, or non-profit corporation) '" P.O.Box1180 Houston -Galveston Area Council 3555 Timlll~':~~ l.anc, ~ 120, Houston. TX 77027 ~... / By: / Executive Director Manager 2-0 }I '" Scott A. Anderson, Fire Chief Typed Name & Title of Signatory 'Denotes required fields rev. 03/11
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