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REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
APRIL 4, 2005
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
TITLE:
CONTRACT AWARD FOR
PARAMEDIC VANS
(SPEC. NO. 05-031)
APPROVED
o As Recommended
o As Amended
o Ordinance on 1 st Reading
o Ordinance on 2nd Reading
o Implementing Resolution
o Set Public Hearing For
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CONTINUED TO
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FILE NUMBER
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Award a contract to American LaFrance of Los Angeles for the purchase
of two rescue ambulances in the amount of $343,817.32.
DISCUSSION
The Fire Department has adopted a comprehensive and systematic
replacement program for Fire Department emergency response vehicles.
The program requires that a frontline paramedic van be in-service for a
minimum of four years, after which it is placed into reserve status.
Due to age and mileage, two units have been identified and approved for
replacement. The new units will be equipped with the latest technical
equipment available, and with added working space to accommodate Medics
and patients. American LaFrance is quoting a delivery time of 270
calendar days.
On September 2, 2003, the City Council awarded a contract to American
LaFrance of Los Angeles for the purchase of two rescue ambulances.
American LaFrance of Los Angeles has agreed to extend the same terms
and conditions of the contract. A 2005 Freightliner commercial chassis
upgrade includes hydraulic engine hoists to assist paramedics in
loading 100-pound oxygen cylinders that are carried on each rescue
ambulance. The upgrade and the increase in the price in steel
necessitate a 4.85 percent price adjustment in the new ambulances.
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Contract Award for Paramedic Vans
(Spec. No. 05-031)
April 4, 2005
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds will be budgeted and available in the
Communi ty Development Block Grant Capital
Equipment acc nt (account no. 135-149-6641).
fiscal
Projects
year 2005-2006
Machinery &
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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~ Francisco Guti rrez
r- Executive Director
Finance & Mgmt. Services
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Agency
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