Title
Agreement to Sell Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Air Packs and Cylinders to Rio Verde Fire District (Ordinance S-53076) - Out of City
Description
Request City Council authorization for the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, to enter into an agreement to provide self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) air packs and cylinders to Rio Verde Fire District at the full cost reimbursement amount. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept all funds related to this item. Further request an exception to the indemnity and assumption of liability provisions of Phoenix City Code (PCC) Section 42-18 and allow for mutual indemnification pursuant to PCC Section 42-20 for public entities.
Report
Summary
The purpose of this agreement is to define the sale of 20 SCBA air packs and 40 cylinders, as well as the annual PosiCheck of the equipment, to Rio Verde Fire District. Annual SCBA PosiCheck testing is required under NFPA 1852 and NFPA 1500 to verify that SCBA meet NIOSH/NFPA performance standards before being issued to personnel for use during emergency operations. In addition to the sale of the equipment to Rio Verde Fire District, the Phoenix Fire Department will provide the annual PosiCheck for the equipment.
Contract Term
The agreement shall be effective upon approval and execution and shall remain in effect for a period of five years, with an option to extend for an additional five-year period.
Financial Impact
There is no financial impact to the City. The City will be reimbursed for the cost of the equipment and service provided.
Location
Rio Verde Fire District
Council District: Out of City
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Fire Department.