HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiving Purchasing Policies and Procedures FOrmal Bidding Requirement, Single Source Contract for Purchase of Fire Engine 2 Replacement Apparatus RESOLUTION NO. 24-224
RESOLUTION WAIVING PURCHASING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
REQUIREMENT FOR FORMAL BIDDING AND AWARDING
SINGLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF
FIRE ENGINE 2 REPLACEMENT APPARTUS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, fire apparatus are essential equipment for firefighting and the replacement
program ensures the replacement of fire apparatus at the end of their operational life; and,
WHEREAS, at the March 12, 2024, City Council meeting, a motion was approved
directing staff to negotiate a single source contract for the purchase of fire apparatus with
Sourcewell; and,
WHEREAS, Sourcewell offers a cooperative purchasing model that provides a streamlined
procurement process saving time and staff resources through pre-negotiated contracts for a wide
range of products. Its purchasing model creates a standard specification on which all vendors bid;
and,
WHEREAS, by using Sourcewell, an apparatus from Reliant Fire Apparatus, Inc. was
identified as meeting the City's preferred specifications at the lowest cost of$1,019,302.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the waiver of City purchasing policies and procedure requirements for competitive bidding to
award a single source contact of with Reliant Fire Apparatus Inc. through Sourcewell for the
purchase of a new fire engine in the amount of$1,019,302 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of April, 2024.
Renee Nall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Junck
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23rd day of April, 2024.