BrandNameReq MultiRAE Lite.pdf

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DETERMINATION

Brand Name Specification

1. Agency Name: Oregon State Police, Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM)

2. Date: 2/15/2023 3. Agency Number: 25700

4. Agency Contact Name: Robert Johnson 5. Phone: 971-707-1890

6. Total Estimated Cost: $30,000

7. Brand Name to be Acquired: Honeywell MultiRAE Lite multi-gas monitors

8. Background: OSFM, Fire Life Safety Services division’s field staff direct and coordinates fire investigations statewide. The gas monitors sample and monitor confined spaces, before and after entry providing real time visibility into safety of any hazards present. By utilizing a 4-Gas with PID meter, we are able to conduct atmospheric monitoring post fire extinguishment to begin the investigation phase of the fire while utilizing the appropriate level of PPE. The monitor gives audible and visual warning signals when an air sample is outside of the recommended safe range. In addition, these monitors may assist in determining the presence of flammable vapors when determining fire cause and origin.

In 2021, OSFM purchased 17 units that have reached their end of life with 17 MultiRAE monitors. The Honey well brand was solicited with brand name specification to be compatible with calibration stations existing with the 13 Hazmat teams stationed around the state.

Currently, OSFM needs ten more units for additional fire investigative staff to be hired as a result of Senate Bill

762. In addition to the support equipment already set up at the 13 regional hazmat team locations, three additional calibration stations and related supplies are required as well.

9. Findings that satisfy the required standards based on one or more of the following (a-d) pursuant to

OAR 125-247-0691(2).

Agency determines that:

(a) Use of a Brand Name Specification is unlikely to encourage favoritism in the awarding of Public Contracts or substantially diminish competition for Public Contracts because:

There are multiple suppliers that able to compete for the purchase of Honeywell MultiRAE Lite gas monitors.

(b) Use of a Brand Name Specification would result will result in substantial cost savings to the contracting agency because:

Purchasing Honeywell MultiRAE Lite gas monitors that match those that the Agency already owns results in a cost savings when considering the costs to maintain, purchase parts & repairs, and coordinate training programs for multiple brands. Compatible support equipment and supplies such as calibration gas canisters and docking stations are already set up at each location. Switching to a different brand would require re-purchasing new support equipment and supplies. Substantial cost savings is attained by having a uniform product throughout the State.

(c) There is only one manufacturer or seller of the product of the quality, performance or functionality required because: N/A

(d) Efficient utilization of existing Supplies/Goods requires the acquisition of compatible Goods or Services because:

The thirteen regional hazmat teams have existing infrastructure to support the Honeywell MultiRAE Lite gas monitors. In addition to this, the Agency already owns 17 units. This requires the acquisition of additional Honeywell MultiRAE Lite gas monitors to efficiently utilize existing support equipment and supplies.

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STATUTE AND RULE: ORS 279B.200-215 and OAR 125-247-0691

AUTHORITY TO APPROVE BRAND NAME SPECIFICATIONS: OAR 125-246-0170(2)(d)(O)

FINDINGS: The findings are accepted, adopted, and incorporated by reference herein.

APPROVED BY:

Shirley Smith, Designated Procurement Officer Date Oregon State Fire Marshal