HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1999-035 PURCHASE PERSONAL ALERT SAFETY SYSTEM (PASS).RESOLUTION NO. R-99- 35
A RESOLUTION authorizing the Yakima Fire Department to purchase Personal Alert
Safety System (PASS) devices with funds approved in the 1999 Fire Department Capital
Budget.
WHEREAS, the Yakima Fire Department is required by industry standard and
Washington State law to provide PASS devices as a safety element of the Fire Fighter
personal protective ensemble;
WHEREAS, the existing PASS devices of the Yakima Fire Department are well
beyond their service life expectancy, failing far too frequently, expensive to repair, and
not in compliance with updated industry standards and requirements of State Law;
WHEREAS, the new PASS device becomes an integral part of our current MSA
brand of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA);
WHEREAS, SeaWestern, Incorporated of Kirkland, Washington is the sole
authorized and designated supplier of MSA products for the Yakima Fire Department and
therefore a "sole source provider;"
WHEREAS, due to the necessity to comply with updated industry standards and
Washington State Law, no realistic or viable alternatives exist;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF YAKIMA:
1. The Yakima Fire Department is authorized to purchase the required Personal Alert
Safety System devices.
2. The purchase of the Personal Alert Safety System devices shall not exceed the
approved Fire Capital Budget amount of $38, 844.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 6th day of April, 1999.
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ATTEST:
Mayor
City Clerk
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No.
For Meeting Of 4/06/99
ITEM TITLE: Approval of Purchase of Personal Alert Safety System) ASS) Devices
SUBMITTED BY: Yakima Fire Department, Al H. Gillespie, Fire Chi
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Joe May, Battalion Chief - 576-6351
SUMMARY EXPLANATION: This request is for approval to purchase the Personal Alert
Safety System (PASS) devices. The money ($38,844) for this purchase was appropriated and
approved in the budget process for the 1999 Fire Department Budget.
These devices are a required safety element of the Fire Fighter's protective ensemble. Our
existing devices are well beyond their service life expectancy, failing far too frequently,
expensive to repair, and not in compliance with updated industry standards and requirements of
State law. Due to the necessity of compliance with industry standards and Washington State
Law, realistic viable alternatives are non-existent.
The new PASS device is to become a part of our current MSA brand self-contained breathing
(SCBA) apparatus. Therefore, we can use only the MSA brand of PASS device, a patented
component of the SCBA system. For that reason, we must purchase the PASS devices from the
same company where we purchase the MSA brand of SCBA, or, a "single source provider."
Other brands are neither compatible nor interchangeable. The company that is the sole
authorized and designated supplier of MSA products (see enclosed letter), including SCBA's and
parts to the Yakima Fire Department is SeaWestern, Incorporated of Kirkland, Washington.
We need to move forward as soon as possible with the purchase of these devices. We request
approval to immediately order and receive the necessary PASS devices from this single source
provider to complete the required update of this safety element of the Fire Fighter personal
protective ensemble.
Resolution X Ordinance Contract Other (Specify)
Funding Source: Fire Department Capital Funds
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL:
Citi Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: n/a
COUNCIL ACTION:
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MSA
Feb. 09 1999 06:26PM P2
Mine Safety Appliance. Company • P.O. Box 426 • Pittsburgh, PA 15730
February 9, 1999
Battalion Chief Joe May
Yakima Fire Department
401 Front St.
Yakima, WA 98901
Writers Direct Dial No.
Dear Chief May,
SeaWcstera, Inc, is the sole authorized and designated supplier of MSA. products
including SCBA's and parts to the Municipal Fire Department; market for Western and
C ptral WasbitaMaL SeaWestem, Inc. is an MSA Authorized Repair Center for MSA
products in the same market and geographical area.
MSA establishes distributors to sell, service and promote MSA products according to a
prepared MSA business/market plan. Authorized distributors are•aasigned a business
maricet within an assigned geographical area. The MSA business plan provides MSA
customers with the assurance that authorized distributors will provide them with proper
equipment selection, =Wing and repair service. MSA products sold through authorized
MSA distributors are backed by MBA warranties.
MSA does not and will not restrict a distributor from selling MSA products outside their
assigned market or geographical area or establish a selling price. However, sales outside
an authorized distributor's market and geographical area ere not in accordance with a
distributor's Business Agreement agreed to by the distributor and MSA.
Should an authorized MSA distributor sell MSA products outside their assigned market
and/or geographical area, by terms of the distributor's Agreement, MSA reserves tba right
to refuse to honor any purchase order for MSA products by the distributor with ultimate
delivery into an area where, in MSA's opinion, the distributor does not have the capability
to properly servioe MSA customers on products or train the customer in product use. The
distributor may also be considered for immediate termination as an authorized MSA
distributor.
Cordially,
.4(f
Chris M Sleritis
Northwest Sales Representative
LOCATION: R1DC Industrial Park • 12i, Cantina Drive • Pittsburgh, PA 15238