AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2015-61R, approving the purchase of a 2015 Spartan Heavy Rescue Light Air Apparatus for the Fire Department from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract #FS12-13 for Fire Service Apparatus in the total amount of $782,697.00; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the appropriate purchasing documents on behalf of the City and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: June 2, 2015
Department: Fire Department - Les Stephens, Fire Chief (By Cheryl Pantermuehl, Purchasing Manager)
Funds Required: $782,697
Account Number: V76
Funds Available: $850,000
Account Name: FD Rescue Truck
CITY COUNCIL GOAL: Quality of Life and Place
BACKGROUND:
Approve the purchase of a Heavy Rescue Light Air Apparatus through Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments ("HGAC") from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc., located in Houston, Texas, in the amount of $782,697.00. HGAC has awarded a contract FS12-13, Fire Service Apparatus to Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. This is for a 2015 Spartan Full-Tilt Aluminum Cab, Aluminum Non-Walk-In Body, with a Single Axle. This apparatus will be replacing unit 52-503, a 2004 Ford F-550 (a smaller rescue vehicle without light and air capability). The current vehicle will be retained and repurposed as a service unit for our Support Services Battalion Chief.
The cost of this Fire Apparatus is as follows:
Base Unit Price: $ 354,497.00
Published Options: $ 350,380.00
Unpublished Options: $ 75,820.00
HGAC Fee: $ 2,000.00
TOTAL COST $ 782,697.00
An additional estimated $100,972.00 will be spent through cooperatives for the purchase of equipment necessary to outfit the apparatus to meet San Marcos Fire D...
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