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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.a. Expenditure to Wheelchairs of San Mateo3.0t• Central Contra Costa Sanitary District May 27, 2014 TO: FINANCE COMMITTEE VIA: ROGER S. BAILEY, GENERAL MANAGER ASV DAVID HEATH, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION Q FROM: THEA VASSALLO, FINANCE MANAGER0,.6 SUBJECT: EXPENDITURE TO WHEELCHAIRS OF SAN MATEO At the May 5, 2014 Finance Committee meeting, the Committee asked for more detail regarding the need to provide a more costly titanium wheelchair for Chris Goward, Plant Operations Training Coordinator (Check #199988 dated 4/24/14 for $6,576.45). The corresponding invoice is attached (Attachment A). Per Doug Little, Plant Operations Superintendent, the Plant Operations Training Coordinator is required to access all areas of the treatment facilities to document procedures. Mr. Goward is required to carry video and sound production equipment, books, and binders, etc. The treatment facility terrain includes curbs, rough and uneven surfaces, and considerable distances between the offices and the outlying facilities. Due to the above considerations and a comparative analysis of titanium and aluminum wheelchairs (Attachment B), Dwight Williams, Provisional Safety Officer, recommended a titanium wheelchair for Mr. Goward's use (Attachment C). Mr. Goward uses the District - purchased wheelchair for work, which eliminates the wear and tear on his personal wheelchair, and eliminates the health and safety issues related to transferring bacteria and various other exposures when using his personal wheelchair and then leaving the District. The titanium construction serves Mr. Goward's need for light, durable mobility and the District's need for an enduring product that is expected to have a longer service life than an aluminum construction. Attachments ATTACHMENT A Wheelchairs Of San Mateo & Tech 1251 California avenue Suite #500 - Pittsburg, CA 94565 Order Invoice #.- 00008041 Bill To: Ship To: Chris Goward Chris Goward SALESPERSON YOUR NO. SHIP VIA COL PPD SHIP DATE TERMS DATE PG. Antonio Gutierrez Net 3/18/14 1 QTY. ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PRICE UNIT DISC 0 EXTENDED TX. 1 W 1 WCPART Ti Lite ZRA Ride Seat 2,995.00 Ea $1,590.00 EA 2,995.0 $1,590.00 X X 1 WCPART 5" Casters $185.00 EA $185.0c X 1 WCPART Anti - Tippers $145.00 EA $145.00 X 1 WCPART Corbac $480.00 EA $480.00 X 1 WCPART Compact Scissor Lock $125.00 EA $125.0C X Brakes 1 WCPART Seat Belt $120.00 EA $120.00 X 1 WCPART Carbon Fiber Back Release $65.00 EA $65,OC X Bar 1 WCPART Integrated Push Handles $85.00 EA $85.00 X Labor -001 Custom Labor $25.00 Hr $200.0 U se-1— P-0.011 1(00 Sale Amt.: -FO-;z $5,990.00 -- - - Freight: $65.35 %/ O !Z L/_ F76 r��,/�/ Sales Tax: $521.10 i _! C f i jZ 1 S ���,nfp�; _ ,; Total Amt.: $6,576.45 Paid Today: $0.00 Balance Due: $6,576.45 TiLite I Titanium & Aluminum CHOOSE YOUR LOCATION: U.S. CANADA INTERNATIONAL TITANIUM & ALUMINUM Page 1 of 4 ATTACHMENT B TiLite makes the best chairs in titanium and in aluminum so that you can choose what's right for you. To help you make that choice, we provide an overview of both materials: TITANIUM (Ti) Overview Titanium's strength, durability, and vibration - dampening characteristics make it an ideal material for premium wheelchair frames. TiLite uses seamless, aerospace -grade titanium known as Ti 3 -2.5 (an alloy of titanium with 3% aluminum and 2.5% vanadium). This type of titanium is commonly used for commercial and military airplanes. Titanium is a more costly material because it is difficult to refine and process. It also requires expertise and precision in welding ALUMINUM (AI) Overview Aluminum is a widely available, manufacturing - friendly material that has high strength and lightweight properties which make it a good fit for wheelchair frame production. TiLite uses a 6061 -T6 aluminum alloy that combines aluminum with magnesium and silicon. This type of aluminum is commonly used in high pressure applications and in heavy duty structures requiring good corrosion resistance. Aluminum is also typically less costly, allowing for more flexible s http: / /www.tilite.com/chairs_ titanium- aluminum.php 5/9/2014 TiLite I Titanium & Aluminum and bending. TiLite is alone at the top as the Titanium Experts@ and makes the only complete line of titanium wheelchairs in the world. Strength -to- Weight Titanium has the highest strength -to- weight ratio of any metal on Earth. This means that TiLite can use less titanium while still building a stronger frame. Using less material leads to a lighter frame and reduces the cost difference between titanium and other materials. Smooth Ride Titanium dampens vibration, decreasing the amount of vibration transmitted to the user. The result is a smoother ride that has significant benefits whenever and wherever you roll: Fewer and less noticeable bumps and jolts, reduced fatigue, and increased comfort. Durability Titanium's durability is unmatched. It does not rust or corrode in any atmospheric environment and its strength, toughness, and fatigue resistance means that the frame structure will take a pounding without failing. While other metals start to fatigue with repetitive use, titanium does not show signs of wear even after years of use. Page 2 of 4 pricing. TiLite's aluminum chairs are distinguished by their superior rolling characteristics and the lightest aluminum frames in their class. Strength -to- Weight Although aluminum does not have the same strength -to- weight characteristics as titanium, it is a lightweight material that lends itself to frame design and construction. Because of its light weight and availability, aluminum is the most common material in chair frames. Easy to Work With Aluminum is a user - friendly material with which to work because it can be bent and welded into a variety of shapes to accommodate the demands of TiLite's TiFit made -to- measure frame building process. Aluminum frames also tend to have a stiffer, more rigid ride. Cost Effective 6061 -T6 aluminum is cost effective, providing both quality and affordability. We do not offer 7000 series aluminum because it adds cost without significant added value. Titanium is where the added value lies and that is why we offer it. For those that choose aluminum, TiLite offers the best quality and best value aluminum chairs anywhere in the world. http: / /www.tilite.com/chairs_ titanium- aluminum.php 5/9/2014 TiLite I Titanium & Aluminum Page 3 of 4 7000 SERIES ALUMINUM IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR TITANIUM If You Prefer Titanium, Don't Let Someone Else Tell You That Aluminum is Good Enough. • Strength -to- Weight Ratio: Titanium has the highest strength -to- weight ratio of any metal (1 -4). The difference between titanium and 7000 Series Aluminum is enormous (see charts below). With titanium, you get more bang for every buck of material. The result: A stronger, lighter frame. • The Titanium Ride: Titanium has unique dampening qualities so that less vibration is transmitted to the user. This difference is well- documented and for those that prefer this smoother ride, this difference is also unmistakable. • Durability: Titanium's unparalleled strength and fatigue resistance means better durability. Titanium does not rust or corrode and shows little sign of wear even after years of use. 3 -2.5 Titanium is 260% Stronger than 7000 Series Aluminum ", 140,000 120,000 s C 100,000 a� 4- 60,000 °i 60,000 40,000 20,000 0 6061 T -6 7000 Series 3 -2.5 Aluminum Aluminum Titanium Titanium has the Highest Strength -to- Weight Ratio of Any Metal on Earth 1-4 LA 600,000 700,000 c 600,000 a, 500,000 s 0 400,000 CD c 300,000 http://www.tilite.com/chairs—titanium-aluminum.php 5/9/2014 TiLite I Titanium & Aluminum Page 4 of 4 200,000 E100,000 6061 T -6 7000 Series 3 -2.5 Aluminum Aluminum Titanium The Value of Your Choice If you prefer titanium's strength, ride, and durability, these unique qualities directly translate into value. This value pays for itself every day, day in and day out. Renowned researcher and professor, Dr. Rory Cooper, recognized this when he listed the "expanded use of titanium" in his "Top 10 Advances" in manual wheelchairs over the past decade. If you prefer titanium, don't settle for less. 1. Matthew J. Donachie, Jr. (1988). TITANIUM: A Technical Guide. Metals Park, OH: ASM International. ISBN 0871703092. 2. Metals Handbook, Vol.2 - Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys and Special- Purpose Materials, ASM International 10th Ed. 1990. 3. Materials Properties Handbook: Titanium Alloys, R. Boyer, G. Welsch, and E. W. Collings, eds. ASM International, Materials Park, OH, 1994. 4. Structural Alloys Handbook, 1996 edition, John M. (Tim) Holt, Technical Ed; C. Y. Ho, Ed., CINDAS /Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 1996. FACEBOOK I TWITTER I YOUTUBE © 2013 TILITE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED CONTACT US http://www.tilite.com/chairs—titanium-aluminum.php 5/9/2014 ATTACHMENT C Central Contra Costa Sanitary District February 11, 2014 TO: CURTIS W. SWANSON, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS FROM: L. DWIGHT WILLIAMS, PROVISIONAL SAFETY OFFIC SUBJECT: WHEELCHAIR FOR CHRIS GOWARD I conducted an evaluation of Plant Operations Training Coordinator Chris Goward's wheelchair use. I also interviewed him to get additional information. He is currently using his personal wheelchair for his travels throughout the campus at the Treatment Plant. Part of the concern is his working in an environment that harbors potential exposure to bacteria and other harmful substances. The ability to sanitize /clean the wheelchair before going home to his family is limited at best. The wheelchair I am recommending is made of titanium and is much better suited for some of the field work that Chris participates in. It has a better ergonomic design that will allow Chris to be in the wheelchair for longer periods of time. This will eliminate the need to transfer from wheelchair to office /task chair several times per day. Purchasing this wheelchair will also reduce considerable wear and tear on Chris' personal wheelchair that he has purchased. As a result of my evaluation and interview, I am recommending that the "work" wheelchair for Chris be purchased. I have attached some informational literature for your review. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me for further discussion at your discretion. Thank you. LDW:amt Cc: T. O'Malley A. Weer D. Little