MEETING DATE:
JUNE 24, 2025
SUBJECT:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-9455 - AWARD CONTRACT TO SOUTH COAST FIRE EQUIPMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) PIERCE MANUFACTURING INC. TYPE I FIRE ENGINES.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
ADOPT a resolution awarding a contract to South Coast Fire Equipment for the purchase of two (2) Pierce Manufacturing Inc. type I fire engines.
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Board or Commission Action
Not Applicable
Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Dynamic and Responsive Service Delivery
Executive Summary
The City Council approved the fiscal year 2024-25 mid-year budget on February 11, 2025. The revised budget includes funding for the purchase of two (2) type I fire engines through the vehicle & equipment replacement fund.
Discussion
The Fire Department's call volume continues to increase, increasing the mileage and maintenance on the Department's first-line fire engines. The purchase of the type I fire engines will provide the enhancement necessary to maintain a reliable first-line fleet. With the addition of these new replacement engines, the Department will move two of its oldest current first-line engines into reserve status.
Both the San Marcos Municipal Code (SMMC) and the California Government Code permit the acquisition of equipment from vendors through competitive bid. Bidding requirements outlined in the SMMC Chapter 2.30 (Purchasing) can be met by utilizing a cooperative purchasing program pursuant to Section 2.30.110, when the lead agency has made its purchase in a competitive manner. The cooperative purchasing program in question, H-GACBuy, has utilized a public competitive bid process (Bid No. FS 12-23) and has made such arrangements with South Coast Fire Equipment, Pierce Manufacturing Inc.'s southern California vendor, for fire engines including the type 1 fire engines recommended for purchase.
Environmental Review
Not Applicable.
Fiscal Impact
The total cost of the two (2) type I engines was included in the approved fiscal...
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