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LAAR 10 1987 Boa 67 ula 5SO Attached is a memo from Lynn Williams that addresses the above questions. The staff recommendation remains the same, to award to the overall low bidder All American Fire and Safety, Inc. TO: Joe Baird DATE: January 26, 1987 FILE: Director, OMB SUBJECT' Fire Extinguishers Bid #321 L nn Williams F OM: uperintendent REFERENCES: Buildings & Grounds The commission requested the following information during the discussion of the referenced bid at the meeting of December 23, 1986. 1. Whether or not the bidders used new or recycled powder in the - recharging of portable extinguishers. 2. The manufacturer or brand name of powder or material used in recharging. 3. A further cost comparison of the bids. 4. A review of the specifications to ensure compliance with the State Fire Marshall's rules. Attached in the order listed above is the information to clarify and/or substantiate the questions and concerns of the Commission. Items 1 and 2 should be covered.by the statements provided by all bidders, with the exception of American Safety Products, who included theirs with the bid documents. In addition to the statements attached, review of the Fire Code (NFPA 10) does not preclude the use of recycling the powder if collected in an approved container, checked, and reinstalled. Vero Beach Fire Equipment uses this procedure at the required six (6) year maintenance inspection. The attached cost comparison includes all bidders, and is for the majority of extinguishers used by the county and theprojected service required during the term of the bid. I requested that Bob Hunt and Michael Grice of the South County Fire District review our specifications as bid for compliance with the State Fire Marshall's rules, Michael Grice's comments are attached. The recommendation concerning award of this bid made in my memorandum of December 8, 1986, remains as stated. 59