Title
Fire Station Diesel Exhaust Extraction Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract with Air Cleaning Specialists Inc. for Diesel Exhaust Extraction System Services for a term of three years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Reginald Johnson, Fire
Damian Owens, Fire
Explanation
§ Charlotte Fire currently has 42 Fire Stations that have fire apparatus housed inside the station. The diesel exhaust from the trucks contain multiple toxic air contaminants that must be removed from the air in order to provide a safe and clean work environment for the firefighters.
§ On May 7, 2018, the City issued a Request for Proposals; two proposals were received.
§ Air Cleaning Specialists Inc. best meets the City’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to City requirements, and is an authorized dealer for the system currently in place at all Fire Stations.
§ Air Cleaning Specialists, Inc. will furnish all parts and supplies as well as the labor and services related to installation, maintenance and repair of the systems.
§ Estimated contract expenditures are $270,000 annually.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goals were established because there are no subcontracting opportunities (Part C: Section 2.1 9a) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Fire Department Operating Budget