TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Holly Vath, Chief Purchasing Officer
THROUGH: Donald B. Cooper, City Manager
DATE: December 8, 2015
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PURCHASE AWARD TO TEN-8 FIRE EQUIPMENT INC. FOR ONE(1) VELOCITY PUMPER FIRE TRUCK
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to Approve a Purchase Award to Ten-8 Fire Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $614,331.00 for one (1) Pierce Velocity Pumper Fire Truck using the Florida Sheriff’s Association (FSA) Contract #15-11-0116, Specification #19. This recommendation is in compliance with the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 36, Section 36.02 (C)(7)(a), “Utilization of Other Governmental Entities' Contracts”. Funding is available from 334-3312-591-64.25 (Fleet Maintenance/Heavy Equipment).
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Background:
Environmental Services is requesting approval to purchase one (1) Pierce Velocity Pumper fire truck from Ten-8 Fire Equipment Inc. using the Florida Sheriff's Association Contract #15-11-0116, Specification #19. Please find attached for your review the letter indicating the best price from Ten-8 Fire Equipment Inc. The total cost for the replacement ladder truck is $614,331. This purchase is in compliance with the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 36, Section 36.02 (C)(7)(a), "Utilization of Other Governmental Entities' Contracts".
Additional details can be found at: http://www.flsheriffs.org/purchasing_programs/cooperative-fleet/fire-rescue-ems/
The Fire Pumper Apparatus to be replaced is a 2001 Pierce Dash equipped with a 1500 GPM pump and 800 gallon water tank. The truck has accrued 107,000 miles, and the life-to-date costs for maintenance and repairs has reached $300,500. It has served as a Front Line Apparatus for ten years, and in Reserve Status for five years. Upon being retired this apparatus will be transferred to the Training Division, replacing a 1992 Pierce Fire Apparatus that is currently being utilized for that purpose.
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to form and legal sufficie...
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