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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED FIRE DEPARTMENT SCBA BID SPECIFICATION General Self- Contained Breathing Apparatus Requirements The purpose of this bid specification is to establish the minimum requirements for an open - circuit self - contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). The SCBA shall consist of the following major sub - assemblies: (1) full facepiece assembly; (2) a removable facepiece- mounted, positive pressure breathing regulator with air -saver switch; (3) an automatic dual path redundant pressure reducing regulator; (4) end -of- service time indicators; (5) a harness and backframe assembly for supporting the equipment on the body of the wearer; (6) a shoulder strap mounted, remote gauge indicating cylinder pressure; (7) a rapid intervention crew /universal air connection (RIC/UAC); (8) cylinder and valve assembly for storing breathing air under pressure; (9) personal alert safety system; (10) emergency breathing support system "buddy breathing "; (11) electronic voice amplification and (12) warranty. The successful bidder agrees to provide, at their own expense, a factory trained instructor for such time as the respirator user shall require complete instruction in the operation and maintenance of the respirator. Any exceptions to these specifications must be detailed in a separate attachment. Failure to do so will automatically disqualify the bidder. The successful bidder must be a sales distributor, authorized by the manufacturer, to sell the equipment specified herein. A signed document from the manufacture confirming this must be included with the bid. The SCBA shall maintain all NIOSH standards with any of the following types of cylinders listed as provided by the SCBA manufacturer. Approvals The SCBA shall be approved to NIOSH 42 CFR, Part 84 for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear protection (CBRN). The SCBA shall be compliant to the NFPA 1981, 2013 Edition, Standard on Open- Circuit Self - Contained Breathing Apparatus for Emergency Services. The SCBA shall be compliant to the NFPA 1982, 2013 Edition (if including optional PASS Device), Standard on Personal Alert Safety Systems. If the SCBA is to include an optional integrated self - rescue device, the device shall be compliant to the NFPA 1983, 2012 Edition, Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services. All electronic components shall be approved for Intrinsic Safety under UL 913 Class I, Groups C and D, Class II, Groups E, F and G, Hazardous locations.