2015-64CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
DATE: October 26, 2015 RESOLUTION NO: 2015-64
MOTION BY: Tiornhom SECONDED BY: McDonald
A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID FOR AN EXTRACTOR WASHING MACHINE FOR
THE CHANHASSEN FRE DEPARTMENT; AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO APPLY FOR A
GRANT FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
WHEREAS, firefighters respond to emergency calls that can expose them to combustion
byproducts that include carcinogenic properties. Certain cancers result from these byproducts and add to
cancer being the second leading cause of death among firefighters; and
WHEREAS, to assist in monitoring the health and safety of our firefighters, it is necessary to
launder their turnout gear in order to minimize exposure to carcinogens; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety is offering grants for the purchase of
commercial extractor washing machines to meet guidelines established by the National Fire Protection
Agency; and
WHEREAS, two quotes were received for an extractor washing machine as follows:
Bidder
1. BDS Laundry Systems, including installation
2. Jefferson Fire Safety, Inc., including installation
Total Bid
$8,032.00
$ 8,070.35
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Chanhassen City Council as follows:
1. The City Council awards the bid for an extractor washing machine for the Chanhassen Fire
Department to the low bidder, BDS Laundry Systems in the amount of $8,032.00; and
2. That city staff is authorized to apply for a grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety
for the purchase of said washing machine. If said grant is awarded, the city agrees to pay the 25%
match, and further that the Mayor and City Manager are authorized to sign the grant agreement.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 26`h day of October, 2015.
ATTEST: —&t—
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
YES NO
Campion None
Laufenburger
McDonald
Ryan
Tjomhom
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Denny Lau enburger, Mayor
ABSENT
None