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Council approves sole‑source purchase of 23 SCBA cylinders funded by CDBG
Summary
The council authorized a sole‑source purchase of 23 MSA SCBA cylinders from McQueen Emergency for up to $29,990, to be paid from CDBG funds with no impact on the city's general fund, the fire chief said.
Lincoln Park's council approved a resolution authorizing the fire department to purchase 23 MSA 45‑minute SCBA cylinders from McQueen Emergency for an amount not to exceed $29,990, paid from Community Development Block Grant funds.
The fire chief told council the cylinders are near the manufacturer's recommended service life, are not compatible with the department's current equipment, and must be replaced to maintain operational readiness. "The cost of each cylinder is $1,300 for a total purchase of $29,900," the chief said, noting the purchase was being requested as a sole source because McQueen Emergency is the authorized regional distributor for the MSA system used by the department. The CDBG account number cited in the request was 2490527560201.
Council approved the purchase by roll call with no apparent change to the fire department operating budget. The resolution authorizes payment from the specified CDBG account and directs staff to proceed with the sole‑source procurement.
