Intent to Single Source Breathing Air Cascade System

Hillsborough County and the Tampa Fire Rescue (TFR) Department are pursuing a single-source procurement for a Mako Breathing Air Cascade System through Channel Innovations Corporation, the sole authorized distributor for this equipment in the county. The procurement involves acquiring a MKBAM8H2N3 206C Breathing Air Module compressor package, which includes a four-stage, air-cooled compressor with a 20 horsepower electric motor, UL-listed electric panel, and comprehensive control systems. The system is designed to process 82,000 cubic feet of air and features a three-bank SCBA/SCUBA fill station with isolation valves and fill whips. The primary objective is to standardize breathing air fill stations, ensuring compatibility with existing firefighter equipment and maintaining consistent air quality and safety standards across TFR facilities. The procurement is structured as a single-source contract with a specified due date of November 20, 2024, and the quote includes a five-year warranty with specific terms covering parts and labor.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. Channel Innovations Corporation is positioned as the exclusive vendor for this procurement, eliminating competitive bidding. The total contract value is $77,520.55, which includes $76,020.55 for equipment and $1,500.00 for shipping. Customer responsibilities include providing a 230-volt three-phase power supply and ensuring an electrician is available to complete the system installation. The existing infrastructure requirement involves integrating the new Mako Breathing Air Cascade System with current firefighter breathing gear and fill station equipment throughout the City's facilities. The procurement emphasizes maintaining technological consistency and safety standards for Tampa Fire Rescue personnel's respiratory equipment support systems.