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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 2026 E-ONE TYPHOON FIRE ENGINE/PUMPER TRUCK FROM REV RTC D/B/A HALL-MARK RTC, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $858,810.96 PURSUANT TO SECTION 35.18(C) OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES AND TO APPROVE E-ONE FIRE ENGINES AS A CITY STANDARD.
Summary Explanation and Background
PROCUREMENT PROCESS TAKEN:
- 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 35.18(C)(6) states that, "Cooperative purchasing plans 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) 2026 E-ONE Typhoon Fire Engine/Pumper Truck. The new Typhoon Fire Engine/Pumper Truck will replace Fire Engine #7788. Engine #7788 has had ongoing mechanical issues despite routine maintenance, leading to escalating expenses that render the vehicle's upkeep impractical. Additionally, the truck has high mileage and operating hours, and the fire department believes it has reached its end of useful life.
2. The Fire Dep...
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