FROM: Robert Thompson, General Manager
Originator: Laura Maravilla, Director of Human Resources
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PURCHASE OF MULTI-GAS MONITORS AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES, SPECIFICATION NO. E-2025-653BD
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION:
A. Approve an Equipment and Services Contract to Blackline Safety Corp. for the Purchase of Multi-Gas Monitors and Associated Services, Specification No. E-2025-653BD for a total amount not to exceed $1,389,217.72; and
B. Approve a contingency of $69,460.89 (5%).
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BACKGROUND
Since 2013, the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) has relied on a fleet of multi-gas monitors to protect staff working in the reclamation plants, pump stations, and the broader service area where the presence of sewer gases may exist. These devices, now aging, are critical pieces of personal protective equipment used daily by staff. The existing fleet of monitors has exceeded its expected service life, resulting in increased equipment and labor costs due to obsolescence of critical components and the need for frequent repairs by staff. The multi-gas monitors alert staff to the presence of hydrogen sulfide, carbon monoxide, combustible gases, and oxygen deficient or enriched atmospheres. They are especially vital for confined space entries, whereby multi-gas monitors serve as a frontline defense to ensure worker safety and are mandated by Cal/OSHA regulations for wastewater collection and treatment operations.
Since the 2013 purchase, gas detection technology has advanced significantly. Today's industry standard monitors offer a wide range of enhanced features designed to improve both worker safety and operational efficiency. To align with these advancements, OC San is procuring 500 passive monitors, 40 pumped monitors, 20 calibration stations, and a cloud-based software platform to support centralized data management and analytics. The purchase also includes essential accessories...
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