Approval of the purchase of replacement Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses (SCBA) for the New Braunfels Fire Department from HEAT Safety Equipment LLC.

This item is for the approval of the purchase of replacement Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses (SCBA) for the New Braunfels Fire Department from HEAT Safety Equipment LLC. The total cost of the purchase is $1,257,088.78. The purchase includes various components such as 3M™ Scott™ Air-Pak™ XD SCBA units, carbon cylinders, SEMS 3.0 gateways, and facepieces. The order also includes trade-in allowances for old equipment, resulting in a net cost. The purchase is being made under the TX Share 2025-124 purchasing cooperative.