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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 5, 2009 TITLE: CONTRACT AWARD FOR FIRE PUMPERS (SPEC. NO. 09-048) .z v~~~ CITY MANAGER CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended ^ Ordinance on 1 S` Reading ^ Ordinance on 2"d Reading ^ Implementing Resolution ^ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION Award a contract to Emergency Vehicle Group, Inc., an Anaheim dealer for Crimson Fire, under the Cooperative Purchase Provision for the purchase of two fire pumpers in the amount not to exceed $900,000. DISCUSSION The Fire Department has adopted a comprehensive and systematic replacement program for Fire Department emergency response vehicles. The program is designed to replace outdated equipment in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1500. The standard recommends a limit of 15 years for frontline service units, with a reserve status of five years. The standards are part of the requirements for maintaining a recognized Class 1 Fire Department. Due to age, two 1988 pumper trucks meet the schedule for replacement. The delivery time with Emergency Vehicle Groups, Inc. is 11-months. Additionally, the Finance & Management Services Agency's Fleet Division reviews the acquisition in accordance with the City's Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Acquisition Policy. Currently, hybrid trucks are not manufactured in the fire pumper category. Santa Ana City Ordinance No. NS-2312 authorizes the City to purchase against contracts from any public agency utilizing a competitive bid process. A contract for a Crimson Fire pumper through a local dealer was awarded as a result of open, competitive bidding and meets the City's requirements and qualifies for a contract to Emergency Vehicle Group, Inc. 22C-1