MEMORANDUM

TO: William Popp, Assembly President

Members of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly

THRU: Dale Bagley, Borough Mayor

FROM: Mark Fowler

Purchasing and Materials Manager

DATE: May 3, 2000

SUBJECT: Resolution for Award of a Breathing Air System for Nikiski Fire Service Area

On March 14, 2000, the Kenai Peninsula Borough solicited bids for a breathing air system for the Nikiski Fire Service Area. Our Request for Bids was advertised in the Peninsula Clarion and the Anchorage Daily News on March 24, 2000. Bid packets were sent to a total of eight vendors.

As of the bid due date of April 11, 2000, we had received three bid packages, all of which were deemed responsive. To ensure that minimum specifications were met, all bids were carefully reviewed by the Fire Chief and his mechanic. Attached is a copy of the recap sheet.

On May 2, 2000, the Nikiski Fire Service Area Board unanimously agreed to award the Breathing Air System to L. N. Curtis & Sons at the cost of $43,709. Funds are available in Nikiski Fire Department Account No. 441.51111.00441.