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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL
MAY 10, 1993
1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malone at 6:00 P.M.
Members of City Council Present: Mayor Norman Malone,
Councilpersons Guy Sutherland, Mike Cooper, Bob Thrower, Bob
McLaughlin, Alton Porter, Jack Maxwell
Members of City Council Absent: Councilpersons Deotis Gay,
Jerry Clarke
Members of City Staff Present: City Manager Bob Herrera,
City Attorney Knox Askins, City Secretary Sue Lenes, Assistant
City Manager John Joerns, Planning Director Chuck Harrington
Police Chief Bobby Powell, Director of Administrative Services
Louis Rigby, Fire Chief Joe Sease, Director of Public Works
Steve Gillett, Buyer Susan Kelley, Records Management
Administrator Cathy DeArmond and a number of La Porte Police
Officers and Reserve Officers.
Others Present: Several Citizens from La Porte and
Morgan's Point
2. The invocation was given by City Attorney Knox Askins.
3. Council considered approving minutes of the special called
meeting held on May 3, 1993.
Motion was made by Councilperson Cooper to approve the May 3
minutes as presented. Second by Councilperson Maxwell. The
motion carried, 6 ayes and 0 nays and 1 abstain.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, McLaughlin,
Porter, Maxwell and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
Abstain: Councilperson Thrower
4. There were no citizens wishing to address council. At this
time under remonstrances the Mayor asked Council to join him
in the audience and review the film "Man Behind The Shield".
The Mayor then presented a proclamation for National Police
Week. Mayor Malone commended the La Porte Police Department
for their outstanding work and dedication to the citizens of
the City of La Porte. Officer Donna Cook spoke on behalf of
the children of La Porte and Officer Tim Bird presented an
award to Conrad Reynolds for assisting a La Porte Police
Officer with his car in a time of need.
Minutes, Regular Meeting
La Porte City Council
May 10, 1993, Page 2
Mayor Malone announced there will
Recognition Day held this Sunday at
on Broadway at 10:50 a.m.
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be a Police Officers
the First Baptist Church
5. Council considered ordinance approving and authorizing a
contract with Mitchell, Carlson and Associates, Inc. for the
development of a Bavfront Master Plan.
The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 93-1908 - AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA
PORTE AND MITCHELL, CARLSON AND ASSOCIATES, INC., TO DEVELOP
A BAYFRONT MASTER PLAN; APPROPRIATING $15,000.00 TO FUND SAID
CONTRACT; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO
THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made by Councilperson Thrower to adopt Ordinance
93-1908 as read by the City Attornev. Second by Councilperson
Cooper. The motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Porter, Maxwell and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
6. Council considered ordinance granting a permit to Mobil
Chemical Company to construct and operate an eight inch
ethylene pipeline.
The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 915-KK - AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A PERMIT UNDER SECTION 18-a-3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 915,
"PIPELINE TRANSPORTATION," BEING CHAPTER 18-A OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, DATED NOVEMBER 25,
1975, TO CONSTRUCT AN 8-INCH PIPE LINE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION
OF ETHYLENE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made by Councilperson Sutherland to adopt Ordinance
915-KK as read by the City Attorney. Second by Councilperson
Thrower. The motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Porter, Maxwell and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
7. Council considered declaring an emergency and authorizing
payment to Textile Engineering Associates for repairs to belt
press.
Minutes, Regular Meeting
La Porte City Council
May 10, 1993, Page 3
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Associates for repairs to belt press. Second by Councilperson
McLaughlin. The Motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Porter, Maxwell and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
8. Council considered a request to purchase twenty radio pagers
for alerting volunteer fire department personnel.
Motion was made by Councilpersons Cooper to purchase twenty
radio pagers for alerting volunteer fire department personnel
Second by Councilperson Thrower. The motion carried, 7 ayes
and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Porter, Maxwell and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
9. Council considered awarding a bid for air pak upgrade.
Motion was made by Councilperson Thrower to award a bid to
Safety Supoly of America for air a~ k uQarade Second by
Councilperson McLaughlin. The motion carried, 7 ayes and 0
nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Porter, Maxwell and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
10. Administrative Reports
City Manager Bob Herrera reminded Council the annual City
Picnic is Saturday May 22 and would appreciate seeing the City
Council and their families there if possible.
There will be a press conference at Sylvan Beach Park on May
13. "Arrangements have been made for City Council to meet at
Sylvan Beach Pavilion for lunch at 11:30. Mr. Fonteno and the
representative from Sunbelt Hotel will be joining us. After
lunch we will walk over and have an open air ceremony on the
parks grounds." The agenda will consist of Mayor Malone,
Commissioner Fonteno and Sunbelt Hotels.
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Minutes, Regular Meeting
La Porte City Council
May 10, 1993, Page 4
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Mr. Herrera informed Council he has visited with the Executive
Director of the Chamber of Commerce, Mr. John Paul Zemanek and
has scheduled a joint meeting of the Chamber of Commerce and
the City Council Monday night June 7 at 6:00 o'clock at City
Hall. The agenda will be discussed with Mayor Malone, there
will an item dealing with the status and use of the hotel,
motel funds that the City of La Porte collects and provides on
a contractual basis to the Chamber of Commerce.
11. Council Action: Councilpersons Thrower, McLaughlin,
Porter, Maxwell and Mayor Malone brought items to council's
attention.
12. Executive Session: There was no executive session.
13. There being no further business to come before the Council,
the meeting was adjourned at 6:40 P.M.
Respec-tfully submitted,
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T''/? Sue Lenes, City Secretary
P sed & appro~d this the 24th
day of May, 1993
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REQIIEST FOR CITY COONCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: 5-10-93
Requested By: Charles HarringtonC~.Department: Planning
Report Resolution X Ordinance
Exhibits:
1. Ordinance
2. Map of area to be studied
3. Timeline
SUNIlKARY & RECOMMENDATION
During the budgeting process, Council authorized $15,000.00 to be
spent as match money for a $10,000.00 grant from Southwestern Bell
Telephone Company to develop a Bayfront Master Plan. This plan
would be designed to further enhance the City of La Porte's
economic development effort.
Accordingly, Request for Proposals were distributed and returned on
March 5, 1993. The proposals received were from Texas A&M
University, Mitchell, Carlson and Associates, Inc. and a decline to
propose Edward Stone, Jr. and Associates. After a careful review
and rating by a committee consisting of the City Manager, Assistant
City Manager, and Director of Planning, the proposal of Mitchell,
Carlson and Associates was selected. Their plan will be conducted
in conjunction with the firms Carter & Burgess, Inc. (Engineers)
and SLA Studio Land, Inc. (Planning and Landscape).
The staff recommends awarding a professional services contract to
the firm of Mitchell, Carlson and Associates, Inc. in the amount of
$25,000.00 to develop a Bayfront Master Plan.
Action Required by Council:
Approve an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Mitchell, Carlson and Associates in the amount of
$25,000.00 for the development of a Bayfront Master Plan.
Availability of Funds:
General Fund Water/Wastewater
X Capital Improvements General Revenue
Other Sharing
Account No.: 015-689-830-100 Funds Available: X Yes No
Approved for City Council Agenda
Robert T. Herrera Date
City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO. 93- 1908_
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF LA PORTE AND MITCHELL, CARLSON AND ASSOCIATES, INC., TO
DEVELOP A BAYFRONT MASTER PLAN; APPROPRIATING $15,000.00 TO FUND
SAID CONTRACT; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO
THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.'
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes
the contract, agreement or other undertaking described in the
title of this ordinance, in substantially the form as shown in
the document which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by
this reference. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute
such document and all related documents on behalf of the City of
La Porte. The City Secretary is hereby authorized to attest to
all such signatures and to affix the seal of the City to all such
documents. City Council appropriates the sum of $15,000.00 from
the Capital Improvements Account No. 015-689-830-100 to fund said
contract. An additional $10,000.00 grant from Southwestern Bell
Telephone Company will be used to fund the total contract cost of
$25,000.00.
Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines,
recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the
date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council
was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall
of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting,
as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas
Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been
open to the public as required by law at all times during which
this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed,
ORDINANCE NO. 93-1908
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considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further
ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the
contents and posting thereof.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 10th day of May, 1993.
ATTEST:
Sue Lenes
City Secretary
APPR ED:
Knox W. Askins
City Attorney
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RE T FOR CITY COUNCIL AGEND~EM
Agenda Date Requested: Niati 10 1993
Requested By: S._Gill tt `' Department: Public Works
Report __ Resolution XXXX Ordinance
Exhibits: Ordinance No. 915-KK_
Letter from Mobil Chemical Company
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Mobil Chemical Company has requested a permit to construct and operate an
eight (81 inch ethylene pipeline, operating at a maximum pressure of 1440
psi at ambient temperature, within the City of La Porte. The proposed
pipeline will be constructed in the northwest part of the City, crossing
Underwood Road and SH 225.
The request meets all requirements of Ordinance 915 for the construr_tion
and. operation of pipelines within the City, and the $300 permit fee, as
well as the $200 annual fee, has been paid.
Action Required by Council: Approve Ordinance No. 915-KK app?roving a
permit to Mobil Chemical Company to construct and operate an eight (8) inch
ethylene pipeline within the City of La Forte.
Availability of Funds: N/A
Genex•al Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Water;Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number: ____.._ __ ____ Funds Available: YES NO
A roved for Cit Councilil Aaend~
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Robert T. Herrera DATE
City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO. 915-RR
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A PERMIT UNDER SECTION 18-a-3 OF ORDINANCE NO.
915, "PIPELINE TRANSPORTATION," BEING CHAPTER 18-A OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, DATED NOVEMBER 25, 1975,
TO CONSTRUCT AN 8-INCH PIPE LINE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF ETHYLENE;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAPORTE:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte has
received an application dated April 24, 1993, from MOBIL CHEMICAL
COMPANY, requesting a permit under Section 18-A-3 of Ordinance 915,
being Chapter 18-A of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La
Porte, to construct and operate its 8-inch pipe line for the
transportation of ETHYLENE, crossing the City of La Porte, all as
shown on said application. The application of MOBIL CHEMICAL
COMPANY has been reviewed by the City's Director of Public Works,
who has found that said application meets all requirements of said
Ordinance No. 915, and has recommended its approval.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby
approves the applicator of MOBIL CHEMICAL COMPANY, dated April 24,
1993, and this Ordinance shall constitute a permit to MOBIL CHEMICAL
COMPANY to operate said pipe line within the City of La Porte, all
in conformance with the requirements of said Ordinance No. 915,
contingent upon its filing with the City of La Porte prior to
commencement of construction, copies of its permits from the Texas
Department of Heghways and Transportation; Harris County; and the
Harris County Flood Control District. Any future relocation of the
pipeline herein permitted, within the City, State, or County rights-
of-way, shall be at the sole expense of permittee.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage and approval.
ORDINANCE NO. 915-RR
PASSED AND APPROVED, this the 1Qth day d.f May, 1993.
ATTEST:
Sue Lenes, City Secretary
APP/R¢V~ED
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CITY OF LA PORTE
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oY-man' L.' M ones, Mayor
~' REST __FOR CITY COUNCIL AGEND~TEM
Agenda Date Requested: Maw 101993
Requested By: --Steve Gillett 1~~~%~ Department: L~ublic Works
XXX Report
Resolution
Ordinance
Exhibits: 1. Memorandum from Public Works
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
As reported to Council at the last Council meeting, emergency repairs to
the Sludge Dewatering Belt Press at the Wastewater Treatment Plant were
necessary. An emergency was declared due to the limited amount of space
available i.n the drying beds. Failure to dewater a sufficient amount. of
sludge can result in lowering the ability of the plant to remove the
required amounts of pollutants from the treated effluent. This could cause
the plant to become out of compliance with the discharge parameters in our
permit and could result in violation notices and!or monetary fines.
The repairs were estimated to cost approximately $8,500.00 based on an
initia_1 inspection of the equipment by Textile Engineering Associates. Due
to the urgenr_y of needed repairs, Textile Engineering Associates were
informed to begin the work. Final repair casts to th~~ belt press was in
the amount of $8,386.00.
Staff recommends authorization of payment of the invoice for the emergency
repairs to the Sludge Dewatering Belt Press in the amount of $8,386.00 to
Textile Engineering Associates It is further recommended funds be
transferred from the Utility Fund Contingency Account as adequate funds for
this repair are not available in the 92-93 Operating Budget of the
Wastewater Treatment Division. Several large unforeseen expenditures have
depleted the funds available for equipment repairs.
Action Required by Council: Authorize payment of emergency repairs to Belt
Press in the amount of $8,386.00 to Textile Engineering Associates.
Authorize transfer of necessary funds from the Utility Fund Contingency
Account to fund the repairs.
Availability of Funds:
_ -General Fund _ __ Water/Wastewater
-Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing
XXX Other - Utility Fund Contingency
Account Number: 003-810-810-904 Funds Available: XX YES NO
Robert T. Herrera. DATE
City Manager
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CITY OF LA PORTE
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INTER OFFICE MEMORANDUM
April 16, 1993
TO: Robert T. Herrera, City- Manager
FROM: Steve Gillett, Director of Public Worl~;s
SUBJECT: Little Cedar Bayou Wastewater Treatment Plant
Sludge Dewatering (Belt Press)
On April 13, 1993, the belt press, used f_or sludge dewatering prior
to disposal, failed. Inspection revealed problems with the lower
drive roller, upper and lower bull gear, and drive gear bearings
far the roller shafts, requiring replacement. Additionally, the
upper drive roller will. require recoating.
This piece of equipment is a critical part of plant operations.
Currently, the plant's waste sludge i_s reaching critical levels.
The plant is equipped with drying beds, which were retained from
the original plant. These facilities will handle approximately
seven (7) days of normal waste sludge before reaching capacity.
Estimated time for acquisition of needed parts and. effecting repair
is five (5) to seven (7) days.
Alternative short.-germ sludge management was also investigated.
Une method, direct haul of wet sludge, was estimated to cost
$1.i,8'S per day, based an average amounts of waste sludge.
Alternatively, a portable belt-press can be leased for $600 per
day. The first cption is obviously too expensive to consider.
Alternative two should be considered if repair time exceeds the
capacity of the existing drying beds.
Textile Engineering Associates, which servir_es this brand of press,
has estimated cost of repairs at $8, 500.00 for parts and labor.
Due to the time period involved, and the high cost of alternative
sludge management methods, even far a short period of time, I have
authorized emergency repairs to the Plant's belt press with Textile
Engineering Associates. Ltihen complete, I will present the total
repairs to Council for ratification, based an the emergency
conditions that exist.
If I c•an answer any questions, please advise.
xc: John ,Toerns, Assistant City Manager
Jeff I,itr_hfield, Finance Director
Curtis Herrod, L"tility Superintendent
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REOUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: MAY 10, 1993
Requested By: J.L. SEASE Department: FIRE
X Report
Resolution
Ordinance
Exhibits:
MEMO TO ROBERT T. HERRERA REQUESTING APPROVAL TO
PURCHASE PAGERS
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
PERMISSION IS REQUESTED FROM COUNCIL TO PURCHASE TWENTY (20)
MOTOROLA RADIO PAGERS THROUGH HGAC, FOR ALERTING VOLUNTEER
FIREFIGHTERS. OUR PAGER ATTRITION RATE HAS BEEN HIGHER THAN
PLANNED. THE TOTAL COST FOR THE PAGERS WILL BE $6,674.00 INCLUDING
THE 3~ FEE CHARGED BY HGAC.
WE ARE REQUESTING TO USE THE $7,000.00 THAT WA3 ORIGINALLY
BUDGETED TO PURCHASE HYDRAULIC RESCUE EQUIPMENT. WE FEEL THAT
THE PAGERS ARE A HIGHER PRIORITY NEED.
Action Required by Council:
APPROVE REQUEST TO PURCHASE THE PAGERS THROUGH HGAC.
BUDGETED FUNDS $7,000.00
Availability of Funds:
X General Fund Water/Wastewater
Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing
Other
Account Number:001-500-501-821 Funds Available: X Yes No
Approved for City Council Agenda
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Robert T. Herrera Date
City Manager
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OFFICE OF THE FIRE CHIEF
CITY of LA FORTE
INTER-OFFICE
TO: R. T. Herrera, City Manager
FROM: J. L. Sease, Fire Chief ~~~'''~~
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF RADIO PAGERS FOR FIRE FIGHTERS
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DATE: 4-10-93
In the current budget funds were not requested or allocated for
purchase of radio pagers for alerting of Volunteer Fire Fighters.
It was felt that we had enough pagers to handle our needs.
However this is not the case, due to a higher attrition rate due
to malfunctions we are in need of pagers.
In the current budget funds were allocated in the amount of
$7000.00 for a Hydraulic Rescue Tool Set in 001-500-501-821. I
feel that the need for the pagers is of a higher priority than
the rescue tool set.
I request approval to purchas twenty pagers at a cost o
$324.00 each, for a total co t of $6,480.00 through HGAC. I ask
that you consider and approve is reque q indicate
the necessary steps needed to purchase the pagers.
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: May 10, 1993
Requested By: J. L. Sease I--~~~ Department:
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X Report
Resolution
Fire
Ordinance
Exhibits: Memo from Susan Kelly, Buyer on Bid Tabulation
Memo from Susan Kelly, Buyer on bidder response
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Funds are allocated in the current Fire Suppression budget in the
amount of $27,000.00 to upgrade the division's existing air paks to
the latest standards.
Sealed bids were opened on the 19th of April with only one bid
being submitted by Safety Supply of America. The bids were bid by
unit price as requested. Based on the number of units the City has
for each category, the total bid will be $25,230.66.
It is recommended that the bid be awarded to Safety Supply of
America.
Action Required by Council: Award the bid as requested to Safety
Supply of America or reject all bids.
Availability of Funds:
X General Fund Water/Wastewater
Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing
Other
Account Number: 001-500-501-821 Funds Available: X Yes No
Approved for City Council Agenda
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City Manager
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CITY OF LA PORTE
INTER--OFFICE MEMORANDUM
APRIL 20, 1993
T0: JOE SEASE, FIRE CHIEF
FROM: SUSAN KELLEY, BUYER
SUBJECT: SEALED BID #0538 - AIR PAK UPGRADE
Advertised, sealed bids #0538 for air pak upgrades were opened and
read on April 19, 1993. Bid requests were mailed to five (5)
vendors with one (1) bid returned.
Safety Supply America submitted the only bid.
Please submit your recommendation with an agenda request form by
the prescribed time before the next regular council meeting. If
there is a need to delay bringing this bid before council, please
notify me.
Attachment: Bid Tabulation
Bid List
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BID TABULATION
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BID #0538 - AIR PAK UPGRADE
DESCRIPTION SAFETY SUPPLY AMERICA
Upgrade complete unit with
existing Kevlar harness $352.79/ea
Upgrade
include complete unit to
a Kevlar harness $459.00/ea
Upgrade spare face piece $ 79.72/ea
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BIDDER'S LIST
SEALED BID ## 0538 - AIR PAK UPGRADE
VALLEN SAFETY
1202 BELTWAY EIGHT EAST
PASADENA, TX 77503
477-9801
ATTN: CHARLIE FONTENOT
SAFETY SUPPLY OF AMERICA
7105 NORTH LOOP EAST
HOUSTON, TX 77028
674-5666
ATTN: JIM VACEK
ORR SAFETY
3527 1ST AVE SOUTH
TEXAS CITY, TX 77598
1-409-948-1170
ATTN: ROBIN STOUDER
FAIRMONT SUPPLY
11604 STRANG ROAD
LA PORTE, TX 77571
470-0910
ATTN: HAROLD CROW
HELPREN SUPPLY
P.O. BOX 292486
LOUISVILLE, TX 75067
1-214-434-3574
ATTN: MIKE AYERS
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CITY OF LA PORTE
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
APRIL 23, 1993
T0: JOE SEASE, FIRE CHIEF
FROM: SUSAN KELLEY, BUYERJ~
SUHJ: AIR PAK UPGRADE VENDOR RESPONSE
Upon your request, I contacted the vendors who were sent bid
packets for Bid ##0538 - Air Pak Upgrade, and inquired why they did
not respond to the bid proposal. Following is a list of these
vendors and their response:
Vallen Safety - Dan McManus arrived five minutes late,
and we did not accept his bid.
Fairmont Supply - Cannot sell Scott Air Paks, because they do
not have a repair facility as required by Scott.
Orr Safety - Their repair center is in Louisville and they
would not be competitive because of transportation costs.
Halprin Supply - left two messages on a machine. No one has
returned my calls.