HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for fire rescue vehicle RESOLUTION NO. 03-292
RESOLUTION WAIVING FORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURE AND
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR FIRE RESCUE VEHICLE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, Attack Unit No. 2 was scheduled for replacement in 2002, however, the
replacement was extended to 2004 for financial reasons; and,
WHEREAS,on July 24,2001,the Council waived formal bidding for two fire apparatus that
were acquired through negotiations with major fire apparatus manufacturers using standard models;
and,
WHEREAS, as part of that purchase, American LaFrance of Iowa was asked to provide a
guaranteed price on a second rescue unit for up to one year; and,
WHEREAS,the agreement calls for a duplicate apparatus and equipment for a 3%increase
in cost over the unit ordered in 2002, and this guaranteed price expires July 31, 2003; and,
WHEREAS,rescue apparatus ordered this month through American LaFrance of Iowa have
an 11-month delivery cycle,which would mean the expected delivery would be June 2004; and,
WHEREAS, the purchase of Rescue 2 is in keeping with the changes that have occurred in
the Fire Department's programs and takes advantage of a significant cost savings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that waiver of the formal bidding procedures is hereby approved, and a contract is awarded to
American LaFrance of Iowa for purchase of fire apparatus Rescue 2 in the amount of$157,880.
ADOPTED THIS 22nd day of July, 2003.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodhue
Seconded by: Mahayni
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Hoffrnan, Mahayni
Voting nay: None Absent: Vegge, Wirth
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 22nd of July, 2003.