TITLE
Consider a memorandum/resolution for the procurement of a fire engine and rescue truck for the new Fire Station #9.
SUMMARY
AGENDA ITEM
Procurement of a Fire Engine and Rescue Truck for the New Fire Station #9.
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
Fire Department/Fleet Services
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Killeen Fire Department projects that Fire Station #9 will be operational in early 2017. Required vehicles are an ambulance, an EMS Captain SUV, a fire engine, and a rescue truck. The ambulance was ordered previously and is on-hand. The SUV will be ordered soon.
DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION
The City of Killeen is a member of several purchasing cooperatives that are in compliance with the Texas Local Government Code section 271.102. The engine and rescue truck would be purchased from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. utilizing HGAC Cooperative pricing.
Financial Detail of Equipment Meeting Killeen FD Specifications:
|
Vendor |
Description |
Cost Ea. |
|
Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. |
Spartan Engine |
$916,903.00 |
|
Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. |
Spartan Rescue |
$979,949.00 |
|
|
Total |
$1,896,852.00 |
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for the purchase of the fully-equipped fire engine and rescue truck are available in the Fleet Funding Program Fund account 601-7070-442.61-10, at the total purchase price of $1,896,852.00
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council approve the procurement of the fully equipped engine and rescue truck from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. through the HGAC purchasing cooperative for the total cost of $1,896,852.00 and that the City Manager or designee is expressly authorized to execute any and all change orders within the amounts set by state and local law.