Statement of Objectives (SOO) SCBA Filling Station 1-24-2025.pdf

Statement of Objectives (SOO) Westover Air Reserve Base Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Fill Station

Install

Installation Fire Department New SCBA Fill Station

Scope

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary to perform the installation and testing of a new SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) air bottle filling station and compressor.

The primary objective is to provide the Westover Fire Department a new, code compliant, air bottle filling station capable of refilling/reservicing the Departments current SCBA air bottles used for fire and emergency responses.

Specific objectives include:

1. Comply with NFPA 1989 standards.

2. Have a carbon monoxide monitoring system.

3. Have an RFID reader that records data from the RFID equipped cylinders for record keeping.

4. Have a virus free air intake system.

5. Have a remote fill hose connection to re-service ARFF vehicles on board air systems.

6. Refill current SCBA air bottles for fire and emergency services use.

7. Be able to fit in a space 101”x 38”x 78”.

8. Be able to fill 3 SCBA bottles simultaneously.

9. Removal of existing unit and compressor including disposal and cleanup of worksite.

10. Provide 24-hour repair in the event of machine malfunction per applicable warranty.

Equipment and Components:

1. Main SCBA bottle filling unit complete with compressor

2. CO monitor w/calibration kit

3. Remote fill hose connection

4. RFID tags for current SCBA bottles (25)

5. Virus free air intake system

6. Installation, calibration, air quality test, training, NFPA compliant fill log installation requirements, removal of current equipment, cleanup of worksite

Installation and Training:

1. Installation: Certified technicians will be responsible for the physical installation of all equipment, systems and its components at the designated location building 7084 installation Fire Department of the SCBA filling station.

2. Calibration: The system will be calibrated to ensure proper control functionality between the unit and SCBA bottle filling process.

3. Testing: Comprehensive testing will be conducted to verify the proper operation of all system components and functionalities.

4. Air quality test: An air sample will be conducted to ensure safe breathing air is being supplied to the SCBA bottles for firefighter use.

5. Training: Training sessions will be conducted for designated personnel to familiarize them with the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all systems and components with the unit.

Project Considerations

Any proposal which does not include all component parts included in this specification or incomplete in any way will be considered non-responsive and rejected immediately. Quoted prices shall be guaranteed for one year from date of installation-plus freight and installation-in any quantity.

1. Time of installation shall not exceed 90 days.

2. To ensure successful installation, the contractor is accountable for supplying adequate manpower, equipment, necessary tools, required materials, appropriate supervision, and stringent quality control measures.

3. The contractor is responsible for training base personnel in the operation and maintenance of all communication devices and their components.

4. All installed systems and components must have a minimum of a one-year warranty on the equipment and installation.

5. Delivery and installation will take place at Westover ARB. between the hours of 0700- 1630 on Monday-Friday. Excluding holidays: New Years Day, Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

6. Overall, the objective of this project is to successfully install all system components and features to refill Fire Department SCBA bottles, track their use, comply with current NFPA standards, have a carbon monoxide monitoring system and virus free air intake system, and provide a remote fill hose connection.

7. By achieving these objectives, we aim to improve SCBA bottle filling and tracking as required by NFPA standards and provide a more reliable system to the Fire Department, ultimately enhancing the overall safety and efficiency of our emergency operations.