HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Refurbishment of Fire Engine 1 RESOLUTION NO. 05-148
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT FOR
REFURBISHMENT OF FIRE APPARATUS ENGINE 1
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, Engine 1, located at Fire Station No. 1, is a 1987 Ford and is scheduled for
replacement with a new engine in May 2005; and,
WHEREAS, the replaced fire apparatus will move from front line status to reserve status;
and,
WHEREAS,the department has maintained two fire engines in serve status,however,three
years ago, the decision was made that the department would maintain one reserve engine; and,
WHEREAS, this change has allowed the department to reduce maintenance costs and
improve the condition of the remaining reserve engine; and,
WHEREAS, competitive bidding was conducted by the City, and Pierce Midwest
Refurbishment Center is the recommended bidder with a base bid of$73,183.00; and,
WHEREAS,although multiple bid packets were sent to qualified vendors,only one returned
a fully-compliant bid, and fortunately, the City has had good experience with this company.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the contract for refurbishment of Fire Apparatus Engine 1 awarded to Pierce Midwest
Refurbishment Center in the amount of$73,183.00 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 12" day of April, 2005.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Wirth
Seconded by: Vegge
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 12`h day of April, 2005.