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Item No. 13-266
Date: August 12, 2013
Item/Subject: ORDER, Authorizing Staff to Negotiate with Pierce Manufacturing for
the Purchase of Two (2) Fire Engines in an Amount not to Exceed
$800,000
Responsible Department: Finance
Commentary:
As part of the FY 2013 and FY 2014 budget processes, the Fire Department has been approved to
purchase two new fire engines. The department has requested the ability to negotiate directly with
Pierce Manufacturing to purchase these two vehicles. Every fire truck purchased since 1982 has
been manufactured by Pierce Manufacturing. The department would like 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.
This request was reviewed and approved by the Finance Committee at its August 5, 2013 meeting.
As this contract will be in excess of $100,000 it must be reviewed approved by the City Council.
Manager's Comments:
Associated Information:
Budget Approval:
Legal Approval:
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Referral
Department Head
Firdnce Director
City Shcicitor
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Assigned to Councilor Baldacci
CITY OF BANGOR
13-266
AUGUST 12, 2013
(TITLE.) Order, Authorizing Staff to Negotiate with Pierce Manufacturing for the
Purchase of Two (2) Fire Engines in an Amount not to Exceed
$800,000
By the City Council of the City of Bangor:
ORDERED,
THAT, Deborah Cyr, Finance Director is hereby authorized to execute a contract
with Pierce Manufacturing for the purchase of two fire engines in an amount not
to exceed $800,000.
IN CITY COUNCIL
August 12, 2013
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CITY CLERK