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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. nap n p 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: i� 9Cni I troduced For 2E Passage First Reading Pageof Referral 9]-39 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 ........./.'.H.I...................... z9a O Am*ed to Councilman