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Columbia County approves purchase of breathing-air compressor for fire operations
Summary
Commissioners approved purchasing a Scott-brand breathing-air compressor and fill station from Breathing Air Systems for a county fire station, with staff noting the item will be placed at Station 12 and the existing unit moved to support the dive team.
Columbia County commissioners approved the purchase of a self-contained breathing apparatus compressor and fill station for the county fire operation after staff said the equipment will support training and suppression needs.
A staff member told the commission Breathing Air Systems submitted the lowest responsive bid that met specifications; staff presented a purchase amount in the transcript of $81,363.74 for the compressor, fill station, installation, testing and training but later the transcript records the recommendation as $81,369.74. The capital purchase was budgeted at $65,000, and staff said savings on other capital purchases would allow the county to absorb the higher cost.
Staff said the new unit would be installed at Station 12. The county will relocate the existing compressor so it can fill scuba tanks for the county dive team as well as other filling needs.
Commissioners moved and seconded approval and the record shows the item was advanced on consent; the transcript records the motion and the chair saying "so moved" but does not include a detailed roll-call vote in the transcript.
