SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Award a contract (purchase order) to Pierce Manufacturing Inc. of Appleton, WI. in the amount of $ 534,000.00 for the purchase of one new Pierce Heavy Duty Velocity Pumper in accordance with Sec. 2.564 (1)(d), Code of Ordinances, - Other governmental bid, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
The Department desires purchasing a heavy duty front line pumper (engine) to replace Engine 46, purchased 2001, which will move to the reserve fleet to maintain required reserve units. A reserve unit purchased in 1999 will be retired.
The full price for one fire engine is $550,300.00. The manufacturer has offered a discount of $16,300 if paid for in full at time of order. The department desires to take advantage of this discount. A performance bond has been provided.
The City will be reimbursed by the County for a portion of the purchase, approximately 10.9%, as the vehicle will support fire operations in the unincorporated areas of the Clearwater Fire District.
The Department has determined the Pierce Heavy Duty Velocity Pumper built by Pierce Manufacturing meets the operational needs of the Department. A heavy duty velocity pumper provides exceptional pumping water capability, enhanced storage capability, lower vehicle profile and will significantly up-grade the abilities of the engine it replaces.
Estimated annual operating costs in the department's annual operating budget include fuel and routine garage charges for operating the new vehicle. Garage charges on the new vehicle are expected to be less than on the replaced vehicle.
This purchase is a piggyback of Lake County Contract 14-0601.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in capital improvement project 0-315-91218-591000-581-000 in the amount of $549,830 Penny III Funding for Fire Engine Replacement, Project 91218, to fund this contract.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: