From
Caroline Siskowic
Title
Authorize the purchase and prepayment of one replacement Fire Engine through the Buy Board price agreement from Siddons-Martin of Denton, Texas at a cost of $595,678 after prepayment discount of $23,396; Holmatro (JAWS) set through Buy Board price agreement from Metro Fire of Houston, TX, at a total cost of $29,839; communications equipment through HGAC price agreement from Motorola of Schaumburg, IL at a total cost of $5,672.90; and related hoses, nozzles, and loose equipment at an estimated cost of $53,810 using current city price agreement with Casco Industries of Grand Prairie, TX and through Buy Board price agreement from Metro Fire of Houston, TX
Presenter
Robert Fite, Fire Chief
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The purchase of a replacement Fire Engine for the Fire Department along with related tools and equipment is a planned purchase for FY2016. The Fire Department is recommending the replacement of Engine 4 which was post-poned for replacement in FY2014 to allow for the replacement of Truck 8 with Quint 8. The total vehicle price is $595,678 after discounts totaling $23,396 for prepayment of the chassis and full prepayment of the engine through the Buy Board price agreement from Siddons-Martin of Denton, TX. A price increase is scheduled effective December 1, 2015. Total cost for the engine replacement is $685,000. This price includes all related equipment to outfit the new engine.
The following is a summary list of the engine and all related equipment (rounded):
*Fire Engine $595,678
*Holmatro (JAWS) $29,839
*Radio $5,673
*Estimated cost for hoses, nozzles & loose equipment $53,810
Financial Consideration
Funding the purchase and prepayment of one replacement Fire Engine and related equipment is available in Fire Capital Projects Fund (400591) WO #01601203 (FY16 Engine Replacement).