08 - Fire Department Grant for Diesel Exhaust SystemsItem No. 8
TO: City Council
John Godwin, City Manager
FROM: Thomas McMonagle, Assistant Fire Chief
SUBJECT: GRANT FROM FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
DATE: September 25, 2018
BACKGROUND: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have identified the
hazards presented by diesel engine emissions, and determined exhaust should be regarded as a
potential occupational carcinogen. Diesel engine emissions have been linked to cancer and
respiratory illness, including asthma. Due to the understanding of the effects of ingesting and
absorbing particulates and gases from diesel engine emissions that exist within fire stations,
vehicle exhaust removal systems within fire stations are considered a critical component to
combat potential health hazards.
STATUS OF ISSUE: Approximately eight months ago the Paris Fire Department made
application for an "Assistance to Firefighters Grant" through the Federal Emergency
Management Agency to purchase and install diesel ventilation systems in all three fire stations to
capture diesel exhaust. Friday, July 13, 2018 we were officially notified by Congressman
Ratcliff s office that we had been awarded an $83,182.00 grant for that purchase and installation.
This grant requires a 10% match from the City of Paris.
A request for sealed bids with a turnkey cost for installation in all three stations was advertised
on August 19th and August 26th, 2018, and two (2) proposals were received; Air Cleaning
Technologies, Inc. (Plymovent), and Clean Air Concepts (MagneGrip). The sealed bids were
opened on September 13, 2018 at 2:00 pm in City Council chambers. Air Cleaning
Technologies, Inc. (Plymovent) submitted the low bid with a proposal of $89,900.00.
BUDGET: 10% of cost, or $8,990.00
RECOMMENDATION: Utilize the FEMA grant and award a contract to Air Cleaning
Technologies to install diesel exhaust systems in all three (3) fire stations.