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Home My WebLink About2.B. SCBA Breathing Air Compressor 4ROSE1VMOUl\1T EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CITY COUNCIL City Council Met. January, ; 2014 AGENDA ITEM: SCBA Breathing Air Compressor 6GENDA SECTION: Dlc(A ; 6v) PREPARED BY: Fire Chief Schroeder AGENDA NO. ATTACHMENTS: Bid Proposal APPROVED BY: RECOMMENDED ACTION: Purchase of a Bauer Vertecon Breathing Air Compressor for Fire Station 2, to be purchased from Alex Air Apparatus in the amount of$41,580.00. Additionally, the installation of the compressor by Collins Electrical in the amount of $1,585.00. ISSUE Currently the Rosemount Fire Department only has one breathing air compressor which is located at Station 1. With the addition of the Station 2, we have added fire personnel and will continue to add more in the coming years. This has caused additional strain on the breathing air compressor at Station 1. DISCUSSION Currently after fires both stations have to reconvene at Station 1 to fill SCBA bottles. One issue the department faces is when large numbers of bottles are needed to be filled, the air compressor struggles to fill to capacity. An additional breathing air compressor would significantly reduce time spent getting back in service as well as air bottles only getting partially filled. It has also created a situation where Firefighters are transporting bottles back and forth in fire vehicles after calls and training. This would alleviate time and fuel spent between stations transporting air bottles to be filled. Also, an additional breathing air compressor would significantly reduce the chance of not having the ability to fill air bottles in the event the Station 1 compressor were to fail. Finally, an additional compressor installed at Station 2 would put this department in a better position to take on additional firefighters in the years to come. RECOMMENDATION As Fire Chief, I recommend that the additional Bauer air compressor be installed at Station 2. Some benefits include a safer environment because firefighters will have the ability to efficiently and successfully fill air bottles after a fire; therefore, creating a safer environment for the citizens of Rosemount. We will implement a back-up plan to fill SCBA bottles and get them back in service, should the breathing air compressor at Station 1 fail. Lastly, many of the firefighters struggle to get to work after an overnight fire. This additional air compressor would speed up the process of getting equipment back in service and FF's out the door and to work in a timely manner. Page 2 of 2 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Purchase and installation of a Bauer Vertecon Breathing Air Compressor at Fire Station 2. ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION As part of this process to select a compressor for station two, a committee composed of several members of the Rosemount Fire Department was put together to conduct the research. This process included speaking with members from several fire departments in Dakota County as well as conducting research on line. After the initial investigation, two front runners emerged in the process, Bauer and Scott SCBA compressors. Meetings were then set up with representatives from Scott and Bauer to discuss Rosemount Fire needs and expectations in an SCBA compressor. After meeting with the representatives, committee members then visited Flint Hills Resources to observe their Scott SCBA compressor. A visit was also conducted at a Burnsville Fire Station to observe their Bauer SCBA compressor. After putting all of the leg work together, the committee decided on the Bauer compressor. The main reason is for its proven compressor pump and reliability. It also was chosen due to its track record for ease of operation and maintenance. Bids were obtained from two companies that included Alex Air Apparatus for the Bauer compressor and Municipal Emergency Services for the Scott compressor. These quotes are included along with this summary. Also as part of this process, a proposal was put together by Collins Electric for the installation of the compressor in Fire Station #2. The Bauer SCBA compressor comes with a two year warranty, the Scott compressor comes with a one year warranty. The Bauer compressor has a four bottle cascade supply system, our current Eagle compressor only has a three bottle cascade system, which has a hard time keeping up when filling bottles. Bauer units retain trade-in values even after 25 years. Parts replacement costs are 1/10 that of other brands. On average it takes approximately one and a half to two and a half hours to get fire engines and SCBA packs back in service after a fire. Due to the fact that Rosemount FF's are paid one $10.00 stipend per call, it is difficult to supply data in regards to a cost savings. If FF's were paid an hourly salary and you add an additional SCBA compressor, which would cut the "back in service" time to one and a half hours. At$10/hr x 20 FF's, you could be looking at $200.00 in savings per call. To take that one step further, if you had ten large fire events per year, that would be a potential savings of$2,000.00/year. As the City of Rosemount continues to grow, so must the equipment and resources within the Rosemount Fire Department. We must learn from the past and prepare for the future. Total project cost with the purchase and installation of the Bauer SCBA compressor totals: $43,165.00. The total project cost with the purchase and installation of the Scott SCBA compressor totals $42,542.79. This purchase of the SCBA compressor for Station #2 was on the 2013 Capital Improvement Budget (CIP) and this purchase price and installation is within the budgeted amount. 2 ALEX Advanced Air Apparatus 301 Eleanor St PROPOSAL ♦. �� Mankato, MN 56001 him 507-381 3207 al@airapparatus.com CUSTOMER NAME DATE REF NUMBER Rosemount Fire Dept 12/17/13 ADDRESS ATTENTION Chris Dyson CRY,STATE,ZIP Rosemount, MN QTY DESCRIPTION EACH TOTAL 1 Bauer Vertecon 10 breathing air compressor, 208V/E3, 9.7 cfm, $19,250.00 $19,250.00 7.5HP,Auto drain, Securus moisture monitor, gauges. 1 Electronic CO monitor,Auto-cal, includes reg and cal gas $3,045.00 $3,045.00 1 Remote compressor control panel $1,990.00 $1,990.00 1 Bauer CFS5.5-3S fill station,with reg and fill controls $7,250.00 $7,250.00 1 Auto cascade system,with controls at fill station $3,845.00 $3,845.00 4 UN6000 storage cylinders, mounted $1,200.00 $4,800.00 1 Freight and installation $1,400.00 $1,400.00 TOTAL. $41,580.00 Page 1 of 1 PRICES VALID FOR 30 DAYS Signed: at EMinga BAUER COMPRESSORS Thank you for contacting us about your Breathing Air Compressor.As the largest supplier of breathing air systems to Fire Departments in Minnesota,we do not take a"one size fits all"approach to designing a system. Bauer offers a wide range of designs and options to help you find a system that will better suit your specific needs and budget. Here are some Bauer features to keep in mind when comparing units: • Bauer Compressors are equipped with forged crankshafts,supported by three roller bearings,as well as needle/roller bearings on both the crankshaft end and the pin end of the connecting rods. • Standard air filtration on all Bauer 6000psi units is a 67,000 cubic foot, electronically monitored cartridge. • Final stage of compression is lubricated by a pressure lubrication circuit;with a positive displacement oil pump, non-adjustable regulator and full-flow oil filter with replaceable element. • Bauer compressors are rated for continuous duty, no cool down or purge cycles are necessary. • Crankshaft block assembly is rated at 30,000 hour life. • Valve overhaul at 3000-5000 hours, compared to most at 500 hours. • Bauer units retain trade-in values even after 25 years. • Parts replacement costs are about 1/10 that of other brands. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have, and I would be happy to meet with you to explain the differences in units. Al Ebbinga Alex Air Apparatus alalexairapparatus.com Cell 507-381-3207 AUE Reciprocating Compressors COMPRESSORS Reciprocating Compressor Warranty , ,, ,.k.t,,,. afi+ „ ,,,`w.Ai .Y,,.`. �,. �-:` ,a :.._, 0,74 P:AOP ft ` F,.r. ,^`1t!t. 4. t:^-:f.".F.- :auk - ',m ; MES -MIDAM Telephone •402-727-5785 1880 East Military Ave Fax •402-727-5789 Fremont, NE 68025 IVIES1,,, MUNICIPAL EMENGENCY SENVICFS,INC. Ship To: Quotation ROSEMOUNT FIRE DEPARTMENT 2875 145 STREET WEST Number •QT_00226759-3 ROSEMOUNT, MN 55068 Date •9/12/2013 Page • 1 of 2 Contact: CHRIS DYSON Sales order Phone: 651-235-7538 Requisition Your ref. Our ref ' BMcCabe Bill To: Quotation deadline • 10/11/2013 ROSEMOUNT FIRE DEPARTMENT Payment • Net 30 2875 145 STREET WEST Sales Rep • BMcCabe ROSEMOUNT, MN 55068 Terris of delivery • Customer Pays Freight-Taxable Item number Description Size Color Quantity Unit Unit price Amount AC0403364110 SIMPLE AIR COMPRESSOR, 1.00 EA 20,679.44 20,679.44 1 208V/3PH/60HTZ, 6000PSI, 10HP, CONTROLLER MOUNTED IN FILL STATION W/CO AND DEW POINT MONITORS&CAL KIT, OPEN UNIT W/REMOTE AIR INTAKE. AR4204A4101 STORAGE SYSTEM, 4ea 1.00 EA 6,473.25 6,473.25 6000 PSI DOT CYLINDERS W/4 CYL WALL MOUNT RACK, 10'HOSES PLUMBED FOR AUTO CASCADE 1 AF2110221A001 REVOLVAIR CHARGE 1.00 EA 11,845.58 11,845.58 STATION,W/BASE, FILL PANEL, MOUNTING HOLE FOR CONTROLLER,4 BANK AUTO CASCADE,AND CGA ADAPTER. AB110-1464-850 CONTROLLER LABEL 1.00 EA 335.48 335.48 EXTENSION,50' 526-4BA HOSE 6000 PSI 60.00 FT 5.72 343.20 1065544 FITTING FLARE 37 6.00 EA 5.14 30.84 COMPRESSOR INSTAL( COMPRESSOR 1.00 EA 850.00 850.00 INSTALLATION FREIGHT Freight ESTIMATE 1.00 EA 400.00 400.00 This Quotation is subject to any applicable sales tax and shipping &handling charges that may apply. All returns must be processed within 30 days of receipt and require a return authorization number and are subject to a restocking fee. Custom orders are not returnable.Effective tax rate will be applicable at the time of invoice. MES - MIDAM Telephone •402-727-5785 1880 East Military Ave Fax •402-727-5789 Fremont, NE 68025 MES MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES,INC. Ship To: ROSEMOUNT FIRE DEPARTMENT Quotation 2875 145 STREET WEST Number • QT_00226759-3 ROSEMOUNT, MN 55068 Date -9/12/2013 Page • 2 of 2 Contact: CHRIS DYSON Sales order Phone: 651-235-7538 Requisition • • Your ref. Our ref • BMcCabe Bill To: Quotation deadline • 10/11/2013 ROSEMOUNT FIRE DEPARTMENT Payment • Net 30 2875 145 STREET WEST Sales Rep - BMcCabe ROSEMOUNT, MN 55068 Terms of delivery • Customer Pays Freight-Taxable Notes: HGAC CONTRACT PRICING INSTALLATION DOES NOT INCLUDE ELECTRICAL HOOK-UP OR PLACEMENT OF UNITS IN ROOMS. Sales balance Total discount S&H Sales tax Total 40,957.79 0.00 0.00 2,829.18 43,786.97 USD All returns must be processed within 30 days of receipt and require a return authorization number and are subject to a restocking fee. Custom orders are not returnable.Effective tax rate will be applicable at the time of invoice.