HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/16/2016 Purchase of New Fire Hose and Fire Hose AppliancesItem VIII. F.: MOTION TO ACCEPT PROPOSAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF NEW FIRE HOSE AND FIRE
HOUSE APPLIANCES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $21,513.62
Department: Fire Department
Information:
In 2003, the Fire Department began the process of complying with the changes to National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) 1962 and 1963. NFPA 1962 and 1963 are just two of the standards regarding fire hose. 1962 and
1963 addresses hose connections, care, use, inspection, service testing, and replacement of hose, couplings,
nozzles, and appliances. The Fire Department is in the last stage of completing the plan to become fully compliant.
The remaining items include having all non -threaded couplings to be of the locking type (see attached 1963/6.3.1),
and replacing all hose greater than 10 years in life. The non-locking type connections are located on our 5" large
diameter supply hose, connections for the 5" hose on fire apparatus, hose adapters, fire hydrant connections, and
appliances (see attached 1965/3.3.2, 3.3.5, & 3.3.11).
The current request for funding will provide for NFPA Standard compliance for all locking fittings, adapters, and
appliances. This is the major safety component of the revised standard and is the bulk of the proposed purchase. A
100 foot length of 5" supply hose weighs over 900 lbs. when filled with water and can be pressurized to over 200 psi.
Having a hose coupling detach can be catastrophic if struck by the uncontrolled hose. Additionally, 5" hose is utilized
for water supply from a fire hydrant during structural firefighting. Uncoupled fire hose while supplying water to a fire
engine while interior firefighting activities can place crews in extreme danger. We will also be equipping one engine
with new hose.
Alternatives:
1. Approval of the bid received from W.S. Darley & Company
2. Village Board discretion
Budget Impact:
$21,513.62 from the Capital Improvement Program under the Non -Automotive Equipment Capital Improvement Fund
020.70.90.00.1.709.665.017
Recommendation:
The Fire Department recommends the approval of purchasing the fire hose and appliances from the lowest cost
proposal of the three received. We recommend the approval to purchase from the W.S Darley and Company for the
amount of $21,513.62. The Fire Department also has a long standing relationship with W.S. Darley & Company in
regards to purchasing fire equipment and fire hose.
SUPPORTS THE FOLLOWING STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS:
GOVERNANCE: Financially sound, providing exceptional service.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type Upload Date File Name
D Standards and Bids Backup Material 8/9/2016 hose attachment for VB.pdf