MEETING DATE:
JULY 11, 2017
SUBJECT:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-8385 - APPROVAL TO PURCHASE ONE (1) NEW TYPE III FIRE DEPARTMENT AMBULANCE
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Recommendation
Recommendation
ADOPT a resolution authorizing the purchase of One (1) New Type III Fire Department ambulance from Braun Northwest Inc.
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Board or Commission Action
Not Applicable
Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Dynamic and Responsive Service Delivery
Relevant Department Goal
Not Applicable
Introduction
City Council approved the 2017-2018 Adopted Budget on June 13, 2017. The Adopted Budget includes funding for the purchase of one (1) new 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 new ambulance will provide the enhancement necessary to maintain a reliable first-line fleet. The new ambulance purchase is built into the replacement schedule and is set to be replaced every 5 years.
The City Attorney has determined that the California Government Code empowers the City to acquire equipment from vendors through competitive bid. The "piggy-back" contract is based on a contract with the City of Pasadena, which was competitively bid and formally awarded to Braun Northwest.
As part of a bid process, the ambulance will be purchased from Braun Northwest Inc, located in the State of Washington, and will be based on San Marcos Fire Department specifications. A determining factor in selecting Braun Northwest, Inc. to build our ambulances, other than price, was their ability to re-chassis their product. Cost savings are realized by utilizing this sustainable re-chassis replacement model and will allow the Fire Department to avoid purchasing new ambulances on a more frequent basis. The purchase of an ambulance re-chassis is set to occur every five (5) years, or three (3) times before the ambulance is completely...
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