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Item No. 15-149
Date: April 27, 2015
Item/Subject: ORDER, Authorizing a Contract in the amount of $164,328 for the Purchase of a
Rescue Truck (Ambulance)
Responsible Department: Fire
Commentary: The Fire Department operates five rescue trucks (ambulances) that respond to
over 6,000 requests for service each year. The current trucks were built by four different
manufacturers on two different chassis. As the trucks have aged, obtaining parts and technical
support has become increasing challenging.
In southern Maine several fire departments were experiencing the same difficulties with their
rescue trucks. A group collaborated to develop a specification that could be used to purchase
multiple units. They eventually awarded a contract to purchase 16 trucks in six Maine
communities. This contract has allowed them to standardize their fleets, as well as take
advantage of multi truck discounts by the body and chassis manufacturers. Additionally, they
have better parts and service options, and a buyback program.
The City of Bangor recently took advantage of this "Southern Maine Bid" to replace one vehicle.
This order would authorize the purchase of another unit under this program. This unit would
replace a 2006 unit with 110,000 miles. CDBG funds are available to fund up to $65,000 of this
cost and the additional funding will be appropriated from the Fire Equipment Reserve account.
On April 22, 2015, the Finance Committee reviewed and approved staff recommendation to
purchase the rescue truck from Sugarloaf Vehicles in the amount of $164,328.
The contract award recommendation must be reviewed approved by the City Council as it is
over $100,000.
Manager's Comments:
Associated Information:
Budget Approval:
Legal Approval:
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CITY OF BANGOR
15-149
APRIL 27, 2015
(TITLE.) Order, Authorizing Contract in the amount of $164,328 for the Purchase
of a Rescue Truck (Ambulance)
By the City Council of the City of Bangor.
ORDERED,
THAT, Deborah Cyr, Finance Director is hereby authorized to execute a contract
with Sugarloaf Vehicles in the amount of $164,328 for the purchase of a rescue
truck (ambulance).
IN CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 27, 2015
P SED
CITY CLERK