Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: Fire Marshal
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Laurie Christensen
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 240427
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Sub-Aqatics, Inc dba Breathing Air Systems
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 100%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Rate is not 0% and is listed above.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Sub-Aqatics, Inc dba Breathing Air Systems in the amount of $117,705 for mobile air trailer for the Fire Marshal's Office (240427), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
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Background and Discussion:
This mobile air trailer is designed to enhance the existing respiratory protection program at the Fire Marshal's Office. Given the potentially hazardous environments that many employees may encounter, it is crucial that we prioritize the health and safety of our staff by ensuring they have the necessary safety equipment to perform their duties as safely as possible.
Expected Impact:
In addition to promoting employee well-being, the trailer will also improve operational efficiency and effectiveness through its mobile refill capabilities. The trailer is equipped with breathing apparatus and refill capabilities to be used in large-scale emergency response incidents where immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) atmospheres are present. This trailer is designed to support hazmat, fire investigation, and any other group within the Fire Marshal's office or the county that may require its specialized capabilities.
Alternative Options:
There is no alternative option the current equipment is aging out.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: R: Enhance disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and resiliency.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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Anticipated Court Date: 2/27/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 2/27/2025
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Bobby Cato, Fire Marshall’s Office; Luke Herdrich, Senior Buyer, Harris County Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter