HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for purchase of fire engine RESOLUTION NO. 04-230
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH
AMERICAN LAFRANCE FOR PURCHASE OF
FIRE ENGINE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,engine 1 located at Fire Station No. 1 is a 1987 Ford and is scheduled for replacement
in 2004, and this fire apparatus will move from front line status to reserve status; and,
WHEREAS, on March 23, the Council waived the City's formal bidding process and authorized
staff to conduct negotiations in pursuit of opportunities to reduce costs by utilizing standard models and
options rather than custom-engineered fire apparatus; and,
WHEREAS, leading fire apparatus vendors were evaluated, and after preliminary evaluations,
competitive bids were obtained and evaluated; and,
WHEREAS,it is the staff recommendation that American LaFrance of Iowa be awarded a contract
for the purchase of a fire-fighting engine in the amount of$358,012; and,
WHEREAS, by ordering now, the Fire Department can avoid anticipated July price increases
estimated to be $12,800; and,
WHEREAS,the purchase of this new fire engine is included in the approved FY 2004/05 Capital
Improvements Plan at a cost of$369,000; and,
WHEREAS,with the addition of travel and on-board equipment,the total project is now estimated
to cost$377,000; and,
WHEREAS,this purchase will be funded by the scheduled 2004 general obligation bond issuance,
and the difference between the approved amount and the actual will be covered by interest earnings from
the entire bond issue.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa, that the
award of contract to American LaFrance of Iowa for the purchase of fire apparatus Engine 1 in the amount
of$358,012 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 25th day of May, 2004.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Wirth
Seconded by: Cross
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 25"day of May, 2004.