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REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
MAY 1, 2006
TITLE:
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CITY MANAGER
APPROVED
D As Recommended
D As Amended
D Ordinance on 1" Reading
D Ordinance on 2"' Reading
D Impiementing Resolution
D Set Public Hearing For
CONTRACT AWARD FOR
FIRE PUMPER
(SPEC. NO. 06-053)
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Award a contract to American LaFrance of Los Angeles for the purchase of a
fire pumper in the amount of $365,733.59.
DISCUSSION
The Fire Department has adopted a comprehensive and systematic replacement
program for Fire Department's 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designed to replace outdated equipment in accordance with National Fire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 to 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, one 1988 pumper meets the
schedule for replacement. The delivery time with American LaFrance of Los
Angeles is at an 11-month period. 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.
On April 4, 2005, the City Council awarded a contract to American LaFrance
of Los Angeles for the purchase of a fire pumper. The vendor has agreed to
extend the same terms and conditions of the contract; however, American
LaFrance of Los Angeles has requested a 2.5 percent increase for the 2006
custom fire pumper due to an increase in the price of steel.
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Contract Award for Fire Pumper
(Spec. No. 06-053)
May 1, 2006
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the fiscal year 2006-2007 Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Capital Projects Machinery & Equipment account (account
no. 135-149-6641).
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
Philip M. Garci
Fire Chief
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~Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
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