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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the procurement of five (5) vehicles for the Fire Department.
SUMMARY
DATE: July 17, 2018
TO: Ronald L. Olson, City Manager
FROM: Jonathan Locke, Executive Director of Finance
SUBJECT: Procurement of five (5) vehicles for the Fire Department
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Funding for the acquisition of vehicles for the Fire Department was approved as part of the City's FY 2018 Budget process. The Fire Department will utilize these vehicles in support of fire and emergency medical service operations to replace five (5) existing vehicles that are on average 17 years of age, have an average of 142,000 miles, and have exceeded their useful life. All five (5) units will be replaced with Ford Explorer Interceptor models that are equipped for staff emergency response.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1.) Defer replacement, which will cause the department to continue to operate in a reduced resource capacity, incur increased maintenance costs, and lose remaining residual value in the current vehicles.
2.) Replace the vehicles in order to provide safe and effective emergency services and achieve the least cost of ownership on these vehicles.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
The second alternative is recommended in order to meet the department’s mission and operate in the safest and most cost effective manner.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
The City of Killeen is a member of several purchasing cooperatives that are in compliance with Texas Local Government Code section 271.102. Purchases made through a cooperative satisfy competitive bid requirements. Quotes were solicited from four vendors that participate in cooperative agreements, which resulted in three complete quotes and one partial quote. Silsbee Ford supplied the quote representing the best value for the City.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Cooperative quotes received:
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