FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Celia Chandler, Director of Human Resources
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PURCHASE OF SCBA AND SUPPLIED AIR SYSTEMS
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION:
A. Approve a Sole Source Purchase Order with Mallory Safety and Supply LLC for the purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and supplied air systems, using the OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative Contract No.159498, for a total amount not to exceed $169,000; and
B. Approve a contingency of $5,070 (3%).
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BACKGROUND
The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) maintenance and collections staff routinely enter confined spaces, which are characterized by the following: 1) large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter and perform assigned work; 2) has limited or restricted means for entry/exit; and 3) is not designed for continuous employee occupancy. Confined spaces at OC San include sewers, clarifiers, vaults, pits, etc., and they have the potential for low oxygen, hydrogen sulfide, and other toxic vapors that are dangerous and pose a risk to life and health if appropriate safety measures are not implemented. OC San relies on the SCBA and supplied air systems to safely enter confined spaces for inspection, repair, and emergency rescue.
OMNIA Partners is the largest purchasing organization for the public sector. It is comprised of the two leading cooperative purchasing organizations: U.S. Communities and National IPA. The collective buying power of these two cooperatives delivers best value and large cost savings for public agencies nationwide. Contracts through this organization have all been competitively solicited through the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, evaluated for best value using best industry practices, and publicly awarded by a government entity acting as the lead agency. The Mallory Safety and Supply LLC Contract was initially awarded via U.S. Communit...
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