MEETING DATE:
OCTOBER 14, 2025
SUBJECT:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-9496 - AWARDING A CONTRACT TO BRAUN NORTHWEST, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) RECHASSIS TYPE III AMBULANCE AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT, AND DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE, FINALIZE, AND EXECUTE THE CONTRACT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
ADOPT a resolution approving the purchase of one (1) rechassis type III ambulance and support equipment from Braun Northwest, Inc, and delegating authority to the City Manager to negotiate, finalize, and execute any related documents.
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Board or Commission
Not Applicable
Executive Summary
The City Council adopted the City's fiscal year 2025-2026 annual operating budget on June 11, 2025. The adopted operating budget includes funding for the purchase of one (1) rechassis type III ambulance though the Vehicle & Equipment Replacement Fund.
Discussion
The Fire Department's call volume continues to increase, thus increasing the mileage and maintenance on the Department's first-line ambulances. The ambulance rechassis will provide the enhancement necessary to maintain a reliable first-line fleet. The ambulance rechassis purchases are built into the replacement schedule and are set to be replaced every four (4) years.
In accordance with San Marcos Municipal Code (SMMC) Section 2.30.110 [Cooperative Purchasing (Piggyback Procurement)], the City may purchase goods and services by way of cooperative purchasing programs with public agencies within the United States. Staff recommends the procurement of the ambulance rechassis and support equipment utilizing the cooperative purchasing program of Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGACBuy), of which the City is an active member. HGACBuy has competitively bid and entered into a contract with Braun Northwest (Bid No. AM 10-23) for the purchase of emergency vehicles, including ambulance rechassis.
A determining factor in selecting Braun Northwes...
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