HomeMy WebLinkAbout20-05 RESOLUTION NO. 2o-o5
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of thc City of Port Angeles,
Washington, designating SeaWestern Fire Fighting Equipment as
the sole source for acquiring MSA self-contained breathing
apparatus for the Fire Department and declaring an exception to
normal bidding requirements.
WHEREAS, the Fire Department relies on self-contained breathing apparatus to provide
firefighters with respiratory protection; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department has received grant funds for the replacement of its
outdated self-contained breathing apparatus; and
WHEREAS, interoperabilitybetween emergencyresponse agencies is a national goal; and
WHEREAS, the MSA brand SCBA is currently in use within our County, and
standardization of this vital firefighting equipment will enhance safety and efficiency during
mutual aid events; and
WHEREAS, S eaWestern Fire Fighting Equipment is the only authorized vendor for MSA
brand self-contained breathing apparatus within Washington state and no other alternative
purchasing options exist;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles
as follows:
Section 1. SeaWestern Fire Fighting Equipment is the sole source for acquisition of
MSA self-contained breathing apparatus.
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Section2. Pursuant to RCW 39.04.280, an exception from normal bidding
requirements is hereby implemented, under which acquisition of MSA self-contained breathing
apparatus need not be competitively bid.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 18th day of October, 2005. ~X~/~ ~~~
P~ichard A. Hea~fi{~k, M"~yor
ATTEST: APP)~OVED AS T~YI~RI~:
B~cky JJ U~n, ~ty Cl~rk/- - William E. Bloor, City Attorney
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