HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Replacement of fire apparatus Engine 2 RESOLUTION NO. 09-564
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF
FIRE APPARATUS ENGINE 2
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the Fire Department utilizes two apparatus(Engine 1 and Engine 2)for structural
firefighting, and fire apparatus are used as front line emergency response vehicles for 15 years; and,
WHEREAS,after 15 years,some are chosen to be refurbished and utilized as reserve units;and,
WHEREAS, a contract award prior to budget approval is being recommended at this time,
because, in doing so, it is expected to lower costs and deal with a change in emissions standards that
we have been warned will result in reliability issues and additional costs for fire apparatus; and,
WHEREAS,by waiving the City's purchasing policies and taking quick action,it appears that
significant savings may be obtained and a more reliable way to reduce emissions standards acquired;
and,
WHEREAS,the City's current CIP calls for Engine 2 to be replaced in its fifteenth year of use
in fiscal year 2010/11, however, at the Council's October 27, 2009, meeting, it voted to waive the
City's purchasing policy, thereby authorizing staff to seek bids for the apparatus replacement; and,
WHEREAS,staff distributed a Request for Proposals and held multiple meetings with four fire
apparatus manufacturers, and after careful consideration, it is being recommended that Pierce
Manufacturing, Inc., of Appleton, Wisconsin, be awarded the contract; and,
WHEREAS, the amount of purchase for the Engine is $501,994, however, the contract
stipulates that the order is conditional upon final budget approval as a part of the 2010/11 fiscal year
budget.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that
the award of contract for the purchase of fire apparatus Engine 2 to Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., of
Appleton, Wisconsin, in the amount of$501,994.00 is hereby approved, subject to final approval of
the FY 2010/11 budget in March 2010.
ADOPTED THIS 8`'day of December, 2009.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Goodman
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8`h day of December, 2009.