City of Madison - File #: 90198

• File #: 90198
• Version: 1
• Name: Authorizing a noncompetitive purchase of goods from Jefferson Fire & Safety, Inc., as a sole source provider of 3M Scott fire and safety products serving Dane County, WI, for the replacement of all self-contained breathing apparatuses used by the Fire Dep
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Council New Business
• File created: 9/30/2025
• In control: COMMON COUNCIL
• On agenda: 10/7/2025
• Title: Authorizing a noncompetitive purchase of goods from Jefferson Fire & Safety, Inc., as a sole source provider of 3M Scott fire and safety products serving Dane County, WI, for the replacement of all self-contained breathing apparatuses used by the City of Madison Fire Department.
• Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/30/2025	1	Fire Department	Referred for Introduction

Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes a noncompetitive, sole source purchase of 3M Scott cylinders, harnesses, and facepieces for self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA) used by the Madison Fire Department. The total purchase amount is approximately $1,040,820. Funding is available in the Fire Department's 2025 Adopted Capital Budget (Munis #17225). No additional city appropriation is required.

Title
Authorizing a noncompetitive purchase of goods from Jefferson Fire & Safety, Inc., as a sole source provider of 3M Scott fire and safety products serving Dane County, WI, for the replacement of all self-contained breathing apparatuses used by the City of Madison Fire Department.

Body
WHEREAS, the Madison Fire Department (MFD) currently uses 3M Scott cylinders, harnesses, and facepieces for self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA) and needs to replace the aging components;

WHEREAS, 93 cylinders were decommissioned in January 2025 due to failed inspection (15+ years old) and an additional 285 cylinders will be decommissioned over the next three years;

WHEREAS, an alternative cylinder would require the purchase of different SCBAs;

WHEREAS, the expenditure for the full replacement of all of MFD’s SCBA units was authorized in the 2024 adopted capital budget;

WHEREAS, the estimated cost of the 3M Scott cylinders and SCBA components is $1,040,820.00;

WHEREAS, it is both economical and operationally seamless to continue to use 3M Scott cylinders;

WHEREAS, Jefferson Fire & Safety, Inc. is the only provider of 3M Scott products in Dane County, Wisconsin for public fire protection agencies;

WHEREAS, for the reasons stated above and in the attached noncompetitive selection request form, Jefferson Fire & Safety, Inc. is the only vendor that can provide for the specific needs of the Madison Fire Department;

WHEREAS, MGO 4.26(2) requires goods to be purchased using a competitive process approved by the Finance Director, and under the Finance Director’s...