HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 158-19RESOLUTION NO. 15 8- 19
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT CONVERSIONS OF
VEHICLE EXHAUST EXTRACTION SYSTEMS AT ELEVEN (11)
FIRE STATIONS FROM PLYMOVENT PNEUMATIC TO
PLYMOVENT MAGNETIC, CANNOT BE REASONABLY
OBTAINED THROUGH THE USUAL BIDDING PROCEDURES
AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO DISPENSE
WITH BIDDING THEREFOR, FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR
NOT TO EXCEED $72,600.
WHEREAS, hazardous vehicle exhaust emissions in a fire station are a
significant health risk; and
WHEREAS, the Bakersfield Fire Department (BFD) uses Plymovent code
compliant vehicle exhaust capture and removal systems on its vehicles within the
fire apparatus bays to eliminate this hazard; and
WHEREAS, the Plymovent Grabber@O connects to the tail pipe, capturing
and eliminating virtually all exhaust fumes; and
WHEREAS, the BFD utilizes a Plymovent system that is over fifteen (15) years
old, and replacement parts have been discontinued, reconditioned, and are
becoming scarce; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to convert its existing Plymovent Pneumatic
Grobberg vehicle exhaust extraction systems to new Plymovent Magnetic
Grobberg vehicle exhaust extraction systems for more efficient and effective use
and easier installation; and
WHEREAS, Air Exchange is the only Plymovent dealer in California that has
the exclusive rights to sell, install and service Plymovent vehicle exhaust
extraction systems; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Chief has determined and has recommended the
Council find, that Air Exchange is the exclusive dealer of Plymovent vehicle
exhaust extraction systems in California and can only be reasonably obtained
from one vendor, Air Exchange, because of sole distributorship and has
recommended that this Council authorize dispensing with bidding requirements in
accordance with subsection D.2 of Section 3.20.060 of the Bakersfield Municipal
Code.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield
as follows:
1. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by
reference.
2. The Council hereby finds that the purchase of Plymovent vehicle
exhaust extraction systems, can only be reasonably obtained from one vendor,
Air Exchange, for the reasons set forth above. The Finance Director is authorized
to dispense with bidding therefore in accordance with Section 3.20.060 of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code and to negotiate the purchase of some on a
continuing basis, not to exceed $75,000 for a period of one year.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by
the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on
SEP 2 5 2019 by the following vote:
AYES COUNCIL MEMBER 44WERA, GONZALES, WEIR, SMITH, FREEMAN, SULKAN, PAZLIER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER N)Zt4
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBER
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JULIE DRIMAKIS, CMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
APPROVED SEP 2 5 2019 the Council of the City of Bakersfield
By
KAREN GOH
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney
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OSHUA H. RUDNICK
Deputy City Attorney o�gAKF9N
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