HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-11-25 97-39 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION
Date: 11-25-96 Item No. 97-39
Item/Subject: ORDER, Authorizing the Purchase of a Pumper for
Flea Fire Department
Responsible Department: Fire Department
Commentary:
The City of Bangor currently operates four pumpers, one of which is a
1966 Mack which has exceeded its estimated 20 -year service life. Else-
where on the Council Agenda, there is an order transferring $200,000 to
the Fire Vehicle Replacement Fund. This will, If approved, provide
sufficient funds to purchase a pumper.
The Fire Department has reviewed the availability of pumpers from
various manufacturers. Chief Cammack has obtained a proposal from
Blanchard Fire Apparatus. Inc. for a new Pierce custom-built Sabre
Pumper. The total cost of this unit is $192,982. This unit is under
construction and can be delivered within 90 days. This price compares
favorably with the last pamper we purchased in 1993. The cost of that
unit was alightly less than $290,000. We believe this new unit should
provide us with 20 years of service.
Given the complexities of bidding custom fire equipment, the potential
high end coat, and our used to quickly replace our 1966 unit, we
recommend that the formal bidding process he waived and that we be
authorized to accept the proposal from Blanchard Fire Apparatus.
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Nanager'a Comments:
I recommend your approval. This approach has been discussed by the
Finance® Committee which also recommends approval.
Associated Information:
Order
Approval:
Legal Approval:
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Apip�¢d to CmmNor Leen November 25. 1996
p CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) (Oriere _........... Authorizing the Purchase of a Pumper for
the Fire Department
By the City Coaxal 4f the My of Damper.
ORDERED,
the formal bidding process is hereby waived for
purposes of purchasing a pumper for the Fire Department. The
City Manager is further authorized to accept the proposal of
Blanchard Fire Apparatus, Inc, to purchase a Pierce custom-built
Sabre pumper for the amount of 8192,482.
IN CITY COUNCIL
November 25, 1996
Passed
CItY C1eRR
Title, Authorizing the Purchase of a
Pumper for the Fire Department
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