Item F2
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: December 17,2008
Division:
Emergency Services
Bulk Item: Yes
No~
Department: Fire Rescue
Staff Contact Person: Billy Pruitt
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to issue a Purchase Order to Municipal Equipment
Company, LLC, sole source stocking distributor of Lion Apparel's Janesville Brand of Turnouts in the
state of Florida, in the amount of $37,378.00 for the purchase of 22 sets of personal protective
ensembles.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Municipal Equipment Company, LLC, is the sole source stocking
distributor of Lion Apparel's Janesville Brand of Turnouts in the state of Florida. (see attached for
further information)
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOG ACTION: See attached.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Chief Callahan concurs with the findings of the Fire Rescue
Apparatus and Equipment Committee and recommends we purchase this bunker gear and continue
with our replacement program.
TOTAL COST:
$ 37,378.00 BUDGETED: Yes X No
141-13001-530520,141-11500-530520, and 141-11520-530520
COST TO COUNTY: $ 37,378.00
SOURCE OF FUNDS: Ad valorem taxes
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No
APPROVED BY: County Atty ()(\
DOCUMENTATION:
Included
~ C~MOUNTPERMONTH_ Year_
OMB/Purchasin~ Risk Management rn?,-
X Not Required
DISPOSITION:
AGENDA ITEM #
Revised 11/06
MEMORANDUM ATTACHMENT TO AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to issue a Purchase Order to Municipal Equipment
Company, LLC, sole source stocking distributor of Lion Apparel's Janesville Brand of Turnouts in
the state of Florida, in the amount of$37,378.00 for the purchase of22 sets of personal protective
ensembles.
ITEM BACKGROUND: On July 22, 2003 the Board approved the replacement of one seventh of
the total number of personal protective ensembles annually.
On November 13,2003, Chief Clark Martin formed the Apparatus and Equipment Committee. (See
attached MCFR Informational Bulletin 2003-020) He then tasked the Committee to conduct a study
to test several different types offirefighting protective clothing, and then make a recommendation
based on which brand best meets the needs of MCFR, based on cost and effectiveness. The four
major providers of personal protective ensembles were invited to provide their gear to the
department for trial.
In January of2005, the Committee completed their study and prepared a 2-page document entitled
"Monroe County Fire Rescue Protective Clothing Recommendation 2005" (See attached),
recommending Lion Apparel's Janesville Brand to best meet the needs of MCFR.
Municipal Equipment Company, LLC, is the sole source stocking distributor of Lion Apparel's
Janesville Brand of Turnouts in the state of Florida. (See attached)
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOARD ACTION: On July 22, 2003 the Board approved the
replacement of one seventh of the total number of personal protective ensembles annually.
On June 15, 2005 the first purchase of the annual replacement program was made with Municipal
Equipment Company, LLC, sole source stocking distributor of Lion Apparel's Janesville Brand of
Turnouts in the state of Florida, in the amount of $59,312.00 for the purchase of 44 sets of personal
protective ensembles. During the Fiscal Year 2006 budget process, funds were appropriated again
for this purpose.
On August 16, 2006 the Board approved to issue a Purchase Order to Municipal Equipment
Company, LLC, sole source stocking distributor of Lion Apparel's Janesville Brand of Turnouts in
the state of Florida, in the amount of $55,221.00 for the purchase of 37 sets of personal protective
ensembles.
On May 16, 2007 the Board approved to issue a Purchase Order to Municipal Equipment Company,
LLC, sole source stocking distributor of Lion Apparel's Janesville Brand of Tumouts in the state of
Florida, in the amount of $72,588.00 for the purchase of 46 sets of personal protective ensembles.
During the Fiscal Year 2009 budget process, funds were appropriated to continue the personal
protective ensembles annual replacement program.
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COAT, 32" LENGTH
7.25 OZ. PBI MATRIX PLUS
OUTERSHELL,NATURAL
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CLW753 8" ISODRI OVER THE HAND
KEVLARlNOMEXlSP AND EX
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CLW207 SEMPER DRI WATERWELLS
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LINER
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ELBOW REINFORCEMENT
CR216 3" CONTOURED COLLAR WITH
FR HOOK AND LOOP CLOSURE
SC715 6" OUTERSHELL FABRIC
MATERIAL SHOULDER CAP
REINFORCEMENT
CC702 GOLD POLYMER COATED
ARAMID CUFF REINFORCEMENT
HP567 8.5" X 9" PATCH POCKET
AND HANDW ARMER COMBINATION
WITH EXPANDABLE 2" PLEAT SELF
FABRIC 4.5" UP INSIDE ON
POCKET, SELF FABRIC BACKER,
2 PIECES 1.5"X2.75" LOOP ON
THE POCKET AND 2 PIECES
1.5"X2.75" HOOK ON THE FLAP
RP514 3.5"X9"X2" RADIO POCKET
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RADIO POCKET
FLS503 1.25"X7" SELF FABRIC
FLASHLIGHT STRAP WITH J PIECE
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SELF FABRIC HOLDER RIVETED TO
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NAME
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STORM FLY CLOSURE
TUP506 !f2" X 8.5" SELF FABRIC
POSTMAN TAKE-UP STRAPS,
2 BARTACKS, 5/8" POSTMAN
SLIDES
KP675 GOLD POLY-COATED ARAMID
BELLOW KNEE PATCHES WITH TWO
LAYERS GIC E-88 FOAM PADDING
PC504 GOLD POLYMER COATED
ARAMID CUFF REINFORCEMENT
FBP651 10"XIO"X2" FULL BELLOW
POCKET WITH KEVLAR TWILL
FULLY LINED ALL 4 SIDES,
I PIECE I "X I 0" LOOP ON THE
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HOOK ON THE FLAP, LEFT THIGH
BDP775 10"XIO"X2" SPLIT BELLOW
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THIS QUOTE IS V ALTD FOR _ DA YS
November 1, 2008
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is to inform the appropriate jurisdiction that Municipal
Equipment Company LLC, 2049 West Central Blvd., Orlando,
Florida is the sole stocking distributor of Lion Apparel's
Janesville and Body Guard brands of Turnout Gear for the State
of Florida. Municipal Equipment is also the exclusive Authorized
Cleaning and Repair Center for Janesville and Body Guard Gear
and is authorized by Lion Apparel to perform warranty and factory
repairs and or replacement issues as well as keep the gear NFPA
1951 compliant.
Municipal Equipment maintains the appropriate backup stock of
Turnout Gear in Orlando, Florida.
Hope this information is helpful to you. If there are questions feel
free to call me anytime.
Yours truly,
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Regional Sales Manager
Lion Apparel Protective Systems Group
~LION
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Protective Systems Group
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P.O. BOX 13576
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800.421.2926
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FAX 937.415.1994
PROTECTIVE
SYSTEMS
GROUP
FY2004 Fire Rescu.e Services Prioritized Additions (Wish List)
Priority Iltems
Item:
Replacement personal protective ensembles (PPE)
Need:
PPEs for structural firefighting, even with limited exposure to fire combat, have a shelf Life that
renders the thermal and vapor barrier protection ineffective at the expiration of that shelf life.
Seven years is the generally accepted life span of PPE. We currently have members wearing
PPE in excess of twice the shelf life. This budget amount needs to be in place for every year,
adjusted for inflation, to enable Fire Rescue to annually replace one seventh of the PPEs in the
stations. /300 I rfl tf~o 1'115'00 /
Estimated FY2004 Cost: District 1: $ 73,080 //500 710 qo -: S'S",!;gD
District 6: $ 13,920 n. 5Z) 0
Total: $ 87,000
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07/22/2003
2003/181
Fire Chief, Clark Martin addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner
Neugent and seconded by Commissioner McCoy to approve the request from District] in the
amount of $92,250 for replacement of all self contained breathing apparatus throughout Monroe
County. Roll call vote was unanimous.
".
The Board discussed two additional firefighter positions to be assigned to Fire Station 17
(Conch Key). Andy McBroom, representing the Professional Firefighters of Monroe County
addressed the Board. Action is taken later in the meeting.
The Board discussed replacement of personal protective ensembles. Mot,ion was made bY)
Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner McCoy to approve the request from
District 1 in the amount of$73,080 for the replacement of personal protective ensembles (PPE) ,
Roll caU vote was unanimous.
The Board then returned to the discussion of the two additional firefighter positions.
Motion was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner McCoy to approve the
request from District 1 in the amount of$128,570 for the two additional firefighters to be
assigned to Fire Station 17 (Conch Key). Roll call vote was unanimous.
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Rice to
approve the tentative budget request for Fiscal Year 2003 -2004 of the Fire & Ambulance District
1, as amended by the above adjustments approved by the Board. Roll call vote was unanimous.
There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of Govemors was adjourned,
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The meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners reconvened with all
Commissioners present.
Fire Rescue
The Board then discussed fire and rescue services for the incorporated areas. Motion was
made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner McCoy to approve the request for
District 6 in the amount of$27,750 and Countywide in the amount of$17,250 for replacement of
all self contained breathing apparatus throughout Monroe County; and the amount of $13,920 for
District 6 for the replacement of personal protective ensembles (PPE); and the tentative budget
request for Fiscal Year 2003-2004 of Fire Rescue, as amended by the above adjustments. Roll
call vote was unanimous.
Public Safety
Public Safety Director, Reggie Paros addressed the Board. Motion was made by
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iii Draft or review specifications for new fire rescue apparatus and make
recommendations of new types to be explored.
· Review of equipment specifications for equipment to be carried on fire
apparatus or ambulances.
iii Participate in the evaluation of new equipment or protective clothing,
other research and development as assigned by Fire Rescue
administration.
iii Quality review of apparatus maintenance services.
The standing committee consists of the following members:
Ike Beal
Casey Kyburz
Cassie Lamperti
Peter Lubert
Rob Burley (non-voting member, advisory only)
In addition, the department chief, or his designee, will be appended to the committee when specific
apparatus is being designed/considered for his/her specific station.
All members of Monroe County Fire Rescue are encouraged to contact a committee member of their
choosing to relate concerns about apparatus or equipment needs.
Monroe County Fire Rescue
Protective Clothing Recommendation 2005
Conducted by the Apparatus and Equipment Committee
Committee Members:
Cassy Lamperti
FFIEMT, Committee Chairperson
Rob Low
Battalion Chief of Training
Pete Lubert
Captain of Logistics
Casey Kyburz
FFIPM
James Griffeth
FFIEMT
Paul Ross
Paramedic
Other employees assisting with evaluation:
Manny Leon
FFIEMT
David Alan
FFIEMT
Committee Recommendation
This Committee recommends the purchase and distribution of the Lions Apparel
(Janesville) Protective Clothing Ensemble.
After weighing all the considerations for our personnel in the field we found the ~
JanesviHe to be of higher quality, the service provided to be exemplary, and the needs of
our department indicated a strong consideration for custom sized and constructed gear.
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The Process for evaluating the protective clothing proceeded as follows:
1. Test sets of gear were acquired from the following manufacturers; Globe,
Morning Pride, Quaker, Lions Apparel.
2. Each set was issued to a field member to evaluate, and was put into service.
3. After approximately 6 months of service each member was requested to write an
evaluation of the gear they were issued. They were asked to detail the training and
calls they participated in while evaluating the gear. Each set of gear was used in a
minimum of one live bum training.
4. All vendors that supplied gear were invited to the training facility to discuss and
exhibit their products, all field personnel were also invited to attend.
5. The committee discussed all information gathered over the evaluation period and
voted in majority to recommend the Janesville gear.
Evaluation Observations and Comments
Both the Globe and J anesville gear excelled in short drying times after washing and use,
as well as wicking of perspiration from the body. Mobility was not significantly restricted
by the Globe, JanesviIle, or Quaker gear. All sets of gear had equal heat protection
capabilities. There are significantly more construction and accessory options with the
Janesville gear and service has been out standing. Quaker and Janesville both offer
custom sizing options as well as custom construction options. JanesviUe offers specialty
construction options such as a Firefighter rescue strap and sewn in harness. The stitching
quality of the Janesville gear is far superior under heavy use.
Recommended Specifications
Commando Coat (Custom)
- Super Pants (Custom)
Glide Center Cut Thermal Liner system
Cross-tech Moisture Barrier
Vented Moisture Barrier
- Natural PBI Matrix Outer shell with Rip Stop
Polymer Coated Araroid Reinforcements ( Knees, Elbows)
3M Scotch-Lite Reflective Material
. Firefighter Recoyery Harness
Single Radio Pocket with lapel mic strap on right side
Jacket Pockets (optional on one side or both, selected by employee)
Sewn in Harness (Optional for USAR members)
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