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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 2029 E-ONE CYCLONE CAB/CHASSIS 78FT LADDER TRUCK, FROM MATHENY FIRE & EMERGENCY IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,422,144 PURSUANT TO SECTION 35.18(C) OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES.
Summary Explanation and Background
- Chapter 35 of the City’s Code of Ordinance is titled “PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES, PUBLIC FUNDS.”
- Section 35.18 of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "COMPETITIVE BIDDING OR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS REQUIRED; EXCEPTIONS."
- Section 35.18(C) states that "Only the following situations are exempt from the competitive bid and competitive proposal requirements of this section:"
- Section 35.18(C)(3) states that “City standard, single-source and sole- source commodities or services. City standard, single- source and sole-source commodities or services are exempt from this section.”
- Section 35.21 of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "AWARD OF CONTRACT."
- Section 35.21(A) of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "City Commission approval.
- Section 35.21(A)(1) states, "An initial purchase of, or contract for, commodities or services, in excess of $25,000, shall require the approval of the City Commission, regardless of whether the competitive bidding or competitive proposal procedures were followed."
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. The Fire Department is requesting to purchase one (1) 2029 E-ONE Cyclone Custom Cab/Chassis 78ft Ladder Truck.
The new Ladder Truck will replace a 2007 Sutphen SP70 Platform/Ladder #7797. Platform #7797 has had ongoing mechanical issues despite routine maintenance, leading to expenses that render the vehicle's upkeep impractical. Additionally, the truck has high mileage and operating hours, and has reached the end of its useful life.
2. On April 17, 2024, the City Commission approved E-One as a City Standard for the purchase of fire engines, ladder, aerials and tankers.
3. The Fire Department has obtained a quote from Matheny Fire & Emergenc...
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