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Home My WebLink AboutFIN 2017-08-08 Item 2C - Purchase - Self Contained Breathing Apparatus and Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus Replacement for Fire DepartmentC4y,of Tukwila FROM: Jay C. Wittwer, Fire Chief BY: Chris Flores, Assistant Fire Chief CC: Mayor Ekberg DATE: 07/12/17 r .wUBJECT: Fire Department Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus (SABA) Replacement. ISSUE The de!gartment breathing, s,,fstems, SCBA and SABA have exceeded 209 Ve rars f in the Public Safety Plan is identified to replace both systems in 2017. The department seeks the vendor, for credit towards purchase of new equipment. SCBA is one of the most critical systems of Personal Protective Equipment in the modern firefighter's armor.. It protects our respiratory systems from intense heat and toxic substances. It allows us to function in environments that can be deadly to the unprotected. BABA protects rescuers from the inhalation hazards associated with the confined space work place. This is an environment that is commonly entered by construction workers, utility workers, and some of our Tukwila Public Works employees, Both systems have exceeded their service life. The manufacturer no longer supports this equipment and repair parts are scavenged from units turned into the manufacturer's representative by other departments. Service life was extended through an extensive rebuild that was conducted on all systems five years ago. The Public Safety Bond identifies replacement of these systems at 15 -year intervals, This is consistent with a 15 -year warranty and a maximum service life of 15 years for all high-pressure cylinders. The department evaluated the breathing systems of two manufacturers, MSA and Scott. These are the only systems in use in King County, and a majority of Western Washington. Our current systems are MSA. MSA was again chosen, through an evaluation process that included search & rescue and live fire exercises at the Washington State Fire Service Training Academy. DISCUSSION Replacement is imperative. Approximately half of the current inventory of high-pressure breathing cylinders will expire in August of 2018. Manufacturing lead time, acceptance and training must be considered in the timing of replacement. An order placed by the end of August will place us in a favorable position to conduct all service preliminaries prior to the expiration of current components. We will also be afforded the pricing offered to the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority and other area departments in a package sale and manufacturing window. The purchase is eligible to be executed under the HGAC Buy, but with better pricing than currently exists through HGAC Buy. This will be accomplished through discount for turn -in of existing equipment. HGAC is an existing competitive government bid, In 2014 The City of Tukwila purchased two fire engines from Pierce Manufacturing through the HGAC Buy program, 13 "k 29701 1 ivi T irwr&I- Wk YIN, NEW ITITWITM equipment separate of this manufacturer must be purchased for the Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus systems. RECOILI-MEADATIGA 4W 6.114C]"Inil W W- 4140"", *A, *"-6 54 w A ATTACHMENTS -SCBA Purchase Project Recommendation Report -Quote from SeaWestern, territorial manufacturer's representative dated 07/11/17 -HGAC Worksheet M7 info MernosMBAInfoMemo.doc 14 Self -Contained Breathing Apparatus Purchase Project Recommendation Report Introduction 'file Tukwila Fire Department employs the use of Self -Contained Breathing Apparatus (SOBA} in its firefighting operations. Tile SCBAs are made Lip of three main components: the harness, air cylinder, and facepiece, as well as multiple minor components: Heads -up display (HUD), voice amplifier, and air-transfill hose, The current inventory of SCBAs have main components that are over 15 years old and some pieces have parts available to fix thern. The facepieces are consistently failing due to the aging and degradation of the rubber materials. The majority of air cylinders will also reach the end of their service life, in July of 2018, Methodology For this report, we surveyed fire departments throughout King County that had recently purchased or are Currently in the process of purchasing new SCBAs. We were provided samples of their evaluation processes that we could incorporate into our own evaluations. We also observed formal presentations from the sales representatives for both the MSA SOBA and the Scott SCBA. We also provided opportunities for all firefighters to have hands-on scenarios followed by a standardized evaluation form and opportunities for individual input. VISA Currently use MSA and are familiar with overall operations. The proposed 2018 ed. of NFPA 1981-2 requires no hardware updates without buddy - breather, only software updates. Updated facepiece has no outside attachments to get caught on and break. MSA trans -fill will equalize air between SCBAs regardless of air pressure. In-house technicians can make repairs and service SCBAs. - Offer 4500 psi bottles rated for 45 minutes. - 15 -year warranty on all parts which includes electronic parts and bottles. Scott - Do not currently use Scott, and transition to a new style will require more initial training. - The proposed 2018 ed. of NF13A 1981-2 requires hardware retrofitting to be compliant. Upgrades to facepiece require outside attachments which add to weight of mask. Scott gives air to Scott, but will not give air to MSA, and trans -fill will only work if supply air pressure is higher than the bottle needing air. SCBAs are serviced through a contract with the vendor. Offer 5500 psi bottles rated for 45 minutes, however current fill stations do not support 5500 psi, and the increase to a 5500 psi bottle does not increase work tirne. I 0 -year warranty on all parts and 15 -year warranty on the I" stage regulator. 15 Evaluation/Input Findings Following the hands-on scenarios, standardized evaluations were given. The individual scores were compiled, then averaged. The final score was an 89% for the MSA SC A, and a 75% for the Scott SCBA (Figure 1). Opportunities for individual input for firefighters were made, and 72% favored MSA, 5 % favored Scott, 20% either had no preference or were undecided, and 3% gave no input (Figure 2). Exc lud ing the 3% who gave no input, 100% of the firefighters felt there was enough information and opportunities given to make a final recommendation for the department. 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 100% 90% W/1", 70% 60% 50% 40% 30%. 20% 10% 0% im MSA Scott Figure 2 72% M 20% 4 Recommendations 130113SUM 0 Trans -fill hose 0 Officer SCBA to include thermal imaging camera in pass device 0 45 1 larnesses (7 harnesses to include thermal ng imagicamera), 90 bottles, 95 facepieces, imaging 1n closing, the re is a real need to replace our current generation of SCB A s. Th is need has been identified for several years and continues to be more critical with age-related breakdowns. 'File evaluation processes that were set up showed a clear preference for the MSA G I SCBA. The warranty offered by MSA is better than that offered by Scott. Based on our research, we make the recommendation of the MSA G I SCBA. We feel this SCBA will ensure the department is Outfitted with a SCBA that conforms to NFPA requirements and allows firefighters to do their jobs effectively and safely. I 17 IN SFAWESTERN FiRF, FwiITING rQUIPMENT 11 � � � � I � � � � � � li i � 11 � I � 1� � � � � �i ii ll I . . 1111 Phone (425) 821-5858 / Fax (425) 823-0636 / Toll Free 1-800-327-5312 NA,ww. scawestern.corn / E-mail: in �vcsternxom QUO T A I 1 0 N TO: Tukwila Fire Department DATE: 7,11.17 444 Andover Park E Tukwila, WA 98188 ATTN: AC Chris Flores Replying to your inquiry we are pleased to quote as follows. ITEM # I QTY d 13 5, I 111111i, p UMAW"M 1111 i - fflfffiffl 47 MSA "G]"Breathing Apparatus Includes: 4500 PSI Operating System with Remote Quick Connect Cylinder System, "G I "Carrier and Harness System with Chest Strap, Metal Cylinder Band and Adjustable Swiveling Lumbar Pad, -G I" Regulator with Solid Cover with Continuous Low Pressure Hose, Quick Connect Cylinder Connection, "G I" Amplifier System on Left Chest, "G I" PASS Device on Right Shoulder and Rechargeable Battery System. NP -A4 1981, 2013 Edition and NFPA 1982, 2013 Eclilion Coin, liani. 85 111SA "GI " Breathing Apparatus Facepiece Available in Small, Medium and Large, 57 1,41SA "GI "Breathing Apparatus 45 Minute Cylinder With Cylinder Valve, Quick Connect Fitting and Custom Logo 2 1 MSA "Gl " Breathing Apparatus 60 Minute Cylinder With Cylinder Valve, Quick Connect Fitting and Custom Logo 6 MSA "Gl" Breathing Apparatus SAB A System ATO PCG41 DA2PO supplied with CJEN Fittings, ltd -minute Carbon Cylinder xv./Kevlar Bag Carrier System & Mask NISA "Gil' RITIRICSjstenis svith 60 Minute Bottle in a TrueNorth Bag, Includes Mask UNIT PRICE I EXTENSION RNMUM FOB: Tukwila, WA DELIVERY: 90 to 120 Days after receipt of order Sea Western, Inc. By: -Adrian Parker [Go IAL ,Ag SEAWESTERN FIRE,: RGI CTING EQUIPMEN'T P.O. Box 51, Kirkland, Washington 98083 Phone (425) 821-5858 / Fax (425) 823-0636 / Toll Free 1-800-327-5312 \vww,seawestern.com / E-mail: lnfo(ii'pseawestern.coni Q1.1 U 01 T A T 1 0 N TO: Tukwila Fire Department DATE: 7.11.17 444 Andover Park E Tukwila, WA 98188 ATTN: AC Chris Flores Replying to your inquiry we are pleased to quote as follows: ITEMQTY I DESCRIPTION I UNIT PRICE I ExTENSION 7. 47 MSA "GI " Breathing Apparatus Option "D S75.00 S3,525.00 Servicable Shoulder Straps. 8. 4 MSA "GI "Breathing Apparatus —p'i'll Station Adapter $525.00 $2,100.00 Quick Connect Adapter for Fill Station, Price Per Fill Position. 9. 1 MSA "GI " Breath ing Apparatus — Fit Test Adapter $315.00 $315.00 For Quantitative Fit Test of Department Members. M 5 EISA "GI "Spectacle Kits $115.00 $575.00 MSA part 10 14423 0, Existing Prescription can be Retrofit. H. 2 MSA "G] " Tag Reader / Writer $425.00 $850.00 Includes: Dortleand Software. One Red Dot, One Green Dot 12. 1 1 1 jVSA "GI " Flow Test Adapter 1 $250.001 $250.00 13. 1 1 1 MSA "GI " CARE Custom Tool Kit I No Charge 14, 4 CARE Training or Tukwila SOBA Technicians No Charge 15. 7 MSA 11G] " Integrated TIC wl I 0 -yr Warranty $1,095.00 $7,665.00 16. 5 MSA "GI " Rechargeable Battery Charging Stations $575.00 $2,875.00 17. 12 RISA `"GI" Rechargeable Batteries $275.011 $3,300.00 FOB: Tukwila, WA DELJVERY: 90 to 120 Da)rs after receipt of order Sea Western, Inc. BY: -Adrian Parker 20 ,A SFAWESTERN FIRr. Fw,11TING FOUIPMENT P.O. Box 51, Kirkland, Washington 98083 Phone (425) 821-5858 / Fax (425) 823-0636 / Toll Free 1-800-327-D-312 Nvww,seawe stern.com / E-mail: injo(ii;seawestern.com Q_U t7.1 AT I ON TO: Tukwila Fire Department DATE: 7.11.17 444 Andover Park E TLtkwila, WA 98188 ATTN: AC Chris Flores Replying g to yout° inquit-y we at -e pleased to quote as follows: ITEM # I QTY DESCRIPTION I UNIT PRICE I EXTENSION 18. 50 19. 47 20. 48 21. 48 22. Lot 231, 6 24. 5 34 - 16*165" IWI MSA '"GI " RFID Tagsjor Bluetooth Integration & Telemetry MSA "GI " Trans -Fill Hose Pouch MSA "GI " Cylinder Do ve Tail Adapter MSA "GI " Cylinder Quick Fill Adapter Parts Lot Per A ttach ed I Bur (�y Breather For Truck Supplied Air I Transfill Hose Pricing Includes Training of Department Personnel on Donning and Doffing and Cleaning of MSA "GI " SCBA Systent. Pricing Includes Delivery to Department Location. Pricing Includes Use of PortaCount Factfit Testing Machine, or Initial Fit Testing of Department Menibership. $30.00 $152.00 $37.50 $40.00 S2,832.26 $395.00 $699.00 Sub -Total $1,920.00 $2,832.26 $2,370.00 $3,495.00 $322,321.26 21 CONTRACT PRICING WORK=SHEET Contract' Date WGACBuy EE08-15 7.1117 It SL rc� For Catalog & Price Sheet Type Pu No.: Prepared. This Worksheet is prepared by Contractor and given to End User. If a PO is issued, both documents MUST be faxed to H -GAC a 713-993-4548. Therefore please type or print legibly. "I'Likwila Fire Department C.o"Iractor: ':Seawestern, Inc. Agency Contact Prepared IAC Chris F[ores :Adrian Parker 1'ersun: HFA, Phone :425.788.16251'Itutte: :2016-427-4967 Fax: Pax: :425-823-0636 Erna& Email- :adrian@seawestern.com Catalog I1 I ICC Sheet Product code ACD Name: General 1)ewription MSA G I SCOA wlAmessories of Product/ Product Code A. Catalog Price Sheet Items being purchased - Itemize Below - Attach Additional Sheet If Necessary Quan Description Unit Pr i Total 47 MSA G I ATO A -G I FS444 MA2CALAR 5720;z 26884(7 85 IMSA 61 MASK PiN 10161810 279; 23715 10 :GI CYLINDER PIN 10156424-S1' 993 9930 4 FILL S'FATION ADAM -ER PIN 10 158408 615:: 2460 :C 4 GA347ADAPTER RIIN`ACV 10457 19.5 78 I :MSA APPS AI)A[)']'ERII/N]0144231-SP 120: 120 57 .MSA G I QUICK CONNIXTADAPT ER P.IN 10 1 49702-S11153: 3021 50 IMSA ID P/N 10083875 36,7i 1835 5 :MSA til RFVJ IARGEIABIA-1' BA'n'ERY Cl IARGING STATION PIN 10 158385 475 2375 12 :MSA G1 RECI [A RGl1AB LF BA,j-rERY P/N 10148741 -SI) 320-:' 3840 50 '.MSA G I 1I3 I AGS PIN 10083875 36.7: 1835 2 -MSA G I JD TAG R1.ADERWRJTFkP/N 10158407600: 120 Total From Other Sheets, If An 7469 Subtotal A; 3267114 B. Unpublished Options, Accessory` or Service items - Itemize Below - Attach Additional Sheet If Necessary (Note: Linpublished Items are any which were not submitted and priced in contractor's bid.) Quan Description Unit Pr Total 6 MSA C,1 SABA SY S1T-'M ATO-PCG4 I DA2PO 1445�: 8670 7 MSA Cal I -TIC JN,rEGRA,rFD,rHERMAL IMAGING CAMERA 2295:: 16065 3 MSA GI RJT/Rl C 4300: 12900 6 ::k,[SA 031 EXT[�NDAIRE 11 BUDDY BREATHER W/POUCH 395" 2370 Total From Other Sheets, If Any: 169961 Subtotal B: 57001 Check:'I'otal cost of I.-Inpublishcd Options (13) cannot exceed 25% orthe total of For this transaction the percentage is: 170 the Base that Price plus Published Options. C. Trade -Ins / Special Discounts i Other Allowances J Freight / Installation / Miscellaneous Charges RADE IN OF EXISTING EQUI PM ENT ($61,397.74) -61397.74 Subtotal C. -61397.74 Delivery Date:! Nov -I'7 D. Total Purchase Price (AjE:C:E. 322321.26 LL