HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for purchase of rescue vehicle RESOLUTION NO.02-197
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE AWARD OF CONTRACT
FOR PURCHASE OF A RESCUE VEHICLE
FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT,CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, on July 24, 2001,the Council waived formal bidding procedures for the replacement
of the ladder truck and the acquisition of a new rescue vehicle; and,
WHEREAS,the rescue vehicle will be the department's response vehicle to EMS and auto extrication
emergencies; and,
WHEREAS,in order to reduce costs,assure a high quality,and stay within schedules necessary for
the new Fire Station No.3 Project,individual negotiations on standard model fire apparatus were conducted
with five leading fire truck manufacturers; and,
WHEREAS, American LaFrance of Iowa, Inc.,was the only manufacturer that offered a standard
model of a rescue vehicle within budget and delivered in the time frame requested; and,
WHEREAS,this company has a reputation for superior products,competitive prices,and local service
capabilities; and,
WHEREAS,this purchase is scheduled to coordinate with the opening of Fire Station No. 3 in the
fall of 2002.
IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, as follows:
Section 1: Award of contract is made as follows:
To American LaFrance of Iowa,Inc., of Des Moines,Iowa, in the amount of$126,983.00.
Section 2: The City Manager and City Clerk are authorized to execute said contract for and on behalf
of the City of Ames, Iowa, and to affix the corporate seal of the City thereto.
Section 3: All resolutions or orders or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the
extent of such conflict.
ADOPTED THIS 261h day of March,2002.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Cross
Seconded by: Hoffman
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue,Hoffman, Quirmbach,Vegge,Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 261h day of March,2002.