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10/16/201919-383
10/16/2019
19-383
Fire
Order
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Title, Order
Authorizing Purchase of Fire Truck from Pierce Manufacturing in the Amount of $629,984
This order would authorize the purchase of a fire truck from Pierce Manufacturing in the negotiated
amount of $629,984. As part of the FY 2020 budget process, a new fire engine was approved for
purchase in the Fire Department. The department has requested to sole source purchase the unit
from Pierce Manufacturing for the negotiated amount of $629,984. Every fire truck purchased since
1982 has been manufactured by Pierce Manufacturing. The department is requesting to remain with
Pierce to maintain consistency within the fleet based on; common parts inventory, the mechanic
being factory certified, the department having the necessary diagnostic equipment, the ability of the
manufacturer to replace body components for the life of the vehicle and the availability of technical
support within the State.
Finance Committee
10/07/2019
Recommend for passage
50
New Business
10/16/201919-383
CITY OF BANGOR ORDER
10/16/2019
19-383
Tremble
Authorizing Purchase of Fire Truck from Pierce Manufacturing in the Amount of $629,984
WHEREAS; the City's Fire Department operations a fleet of four (4) fire engines and two (2) ladder trucks;
and
WHEREAS; since 1982 each truck has been purchased from Pierce Manufacturing; and
WHEREAS; standardization of the fleet is beneficial in a number of ways including; common parts inventory,
mechanic certification, diagnostic equipment, body components, etc; and
WHEREAS; the FY 20 budget included funding to replace a fire truck;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED that the purchase of a Fire Truck from Pierce Manufacturing in the amount
of $629,984 is hereby approved.
IN CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 16, 2019
CO 19-383
PASSED
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