TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Public Health
MEETING DATE: June 21, 2022
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Anne Molgaard
PHONE:
707-472-2770
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Kirsty Bates
PHONE:
707-472-2791
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Approval of One Time Purchase of a Qualitative and Quantitative Fit Testing Machine (Porta Count Model 8408 Respirator Fit Tester) with Five (5) Year Repair and Servicing Warranty from Distributor, TSI Incorporated in the Amount of $39,830.90 for the Department of Public Health, Emergency Preparedness Unit; and Addition of the Machine to the County's List of Fixed Assets
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Approve One Time Purchase of Qualitative and Quantitative Fit Testing Machine (Porta Count Model 8408 Respirator Fit Tester) with Five (5) Year Repair and Servicing Warranty from Distributor, TSI Incorporated in the Amount of $39,830.90 for the Department of Public Health, Emergency Preparedness Unit; and add the machine to the County's list of fixed assets.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
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SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Mendocino County Department of Public Health, Emergency Preparedness Unit is seeking a one-time purchase of a Qualitative and Quantitative Fit Testing Machine (Porta Count Model 8408 Respirator Fit Tester) with Five (5) Year Repair and Servicing Warranty from Distributor, TSI Incorporated in the Amount of $39,830.90, to include taxes and fees to replace outdated equipment.
In 2010, Public Health purchased two TSI N95 fit testing machines. These machines are now 12 years old and in need of replacement. Replacing these units directly with the manufacturer grants a discount of $1,500.00 per machine that will not be available from any other vendor.
Additionally, the units require annual cleaning and calibration in order to retain OSHA compliance; this service is provided by the manufacturer, TSI Incorporated and is not provided by any othe...
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