Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Fire Medical

TO:	David Corliss Interim City Manage
FROM:	Mark Bradford Chief
CC:	Debbie Van Saun Assistant City Manager
Date:	August 14, 2006
RE:	Purchase Request for Three (3) Thermal Image Cameras

Background:

As part of our 2006 Operating Budget we requested and received approval for the purchase of three Thermal Imaging Cameras in the amount of $30,000. These cameras are used in several operational areas, including interior fire attack (searching for victims) and hazardous materials incidents (determining the level of liquid in tanks).

Current Status:

We are currently using MSA Thermal Image Cameras and request that we maintain the same style/manufacture to ensure:

· fire fighter safety

· one maintenance agreement

· identical operation

Recommendation:

We are requesting a sole source purchase utilizing Overland Park, KS cooperative bid #281911.

We are requesting permission from the city commission to authorize the purchase by sole source, three MSA Thermal Imager Cameras from Conrad Fire Equipment in the amount of $28,687.50.