HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo2CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO :
FROM:
Glenn Marcos, Director
Department of Purchasing
ief i liam W. Bryson, 1T ector
Department of Fire -Rescue
DATE:
SUBJECT:
REFERENCES:
ENCLOSURES:
February 20, 2008
FILE :
Request for Sole Source Finding:
Authorizing the Repair of Thermal
Cameras; Fire -Rescue Department
This memorandum serves to request that you approve a finding that Mine Safety
Appliances Company (MSA) be the sole source provider for repair of MSA Thermal
Imaging Cameras. Authorized MSA Thermal Imaging Camera repairs can only be made
at the MSA Factory Repair Center located at 1000 Cranberry Woods Drive, Cranberry
Township, PA, 16066-5296.
The Department of Fire -Rescue has over 40 MSA Thermal Imaging Cameras supplied by
(MSA). The repair of these Thermal Imaging Cameras is "essential" for the first
responder personnel as it is a vital piece of equipment to insure safety and reliability for
both civilians and firefighters. These cameras must be maintained at all times and in
proper working condition and can only be repaired at an MSA facility.
It is therefore respectfully requested that you approve a sole source finding for Mine
Safety Equipment Company (MSA) for the repair of (MSA) Thermal Imaging Cameras.
Please indicate your approval below.
Approved:
Glenn
W WB/MLK/
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Director,
urchasing Department