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Council approves purchase of Scott air packs to meet compliance; grant application could offset cost
Summary
Escanaba approved buying Scott air packs and related equipment after staff said 10 packs are out of compliance with a newly adopted standard; the city expects to spend up to $62,195 and has applied for a MIOSHA grant that could offset part of the cost.
The Escanaba City Council approved the purchase of Scott self-contained breathing apparatus (air packs) and equipment after staff reported 10 existing units are noncompliant with a recently adopted standard.
Public-safety staff told council the recommended purchase is for 10 air packs at a total cost of $62,195, a low bid compared with two other quotes. The purchase was not anticipated in the current…
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