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March 14, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting
Title
16. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Three (3) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Fill Stations with Sub Aquatics, Inc. (Breathing Air Systems) in the Amount of $283,334. SCBAs are the foundational tool that provides the greatest amount of airway protection from toxic gas and harmful particulates resulting from a fire. Savannah Fire currently uses a 16-year-old unit that is corroding to refill the SCBA. (Savannah Fire Department)
Strategic Priority
Public Safety
Description

This is for three (3) SCBA Fill Stations with Sub Aquatics, Inc. (Breathing Air Systems) in an amount not to exceed $283,334. SCBAs are the foundational tool that provides the greatest amount of airway protection from toxic gas and harmful particulates resulting from the fire. It’s essential for modern firefighting and today’s complex fire grounds. Savannah Fire currently uses a 16-year-old unit to refill the self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Due to the aging of the current unit, signs of corrosion are progressing.

 

As per NFPA 1989 Chapter 24 (Air Systems), all materials used in the air system shall be corrosion-free and resistant. Additionally, having one unit in each Battalion will also increase the efficiency of fire responses to provide quality service for the citizens of Savannah. The proposal were received; however, one proposal was deemed non-responsive due to not bidding per the specifications. Delivery: As requested. Terms: Net 30 days. 

 

The vendors are:
L.B. Sub Aquatics, Inc.(Reynoldsburg, OH)(D) $283,333.69

02. Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC (Bradenton, FL)(D) $287,076.85

03. Compressed Air Supplies & Equipment, Inc (Davie, FL)(D) $353,937.18
 
A pre-bid conference was conducted and two (2) vendors attended. (D) Indicates non-local non-DBE-business.
Local vendors notified via the supplier portal: Yes
Total sent: 264
Total received: 4

Recommendation

Approval

Contact
Steven Frazier, Assistant Chief, Savannah Fire Department
Financial Impact
Expenditure of $319,744 from the Capital Improvement Fund
Review Comments
Attachments
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - SCBA Fill Stations.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - SCBA Fill Stations.pdf
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