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Item No. 14-313
Date: October 14, 2014
Item/Subject: ORDER, Authorizing Contract 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 buy back program.
This "Southern Maine Bid" is available to Bangor for rescue trucks purchases. Recently, the City
of Auburn exercised the same option to buy three trucks as they start up a new EMS transport
program. Locally, Orono & Old Town Fire Departments use the same equipment. The cost of
the rescue truck will not exceed $157,000. The only additional costs will be the installation of
the radio. The FY 14/15 budget included $164,500 for this purchase.
On October 6, 2014, the Finance Committee reviewed and approved staff recommendation to
purchase the rescue truck from Sugarloaf Vehicles in an amount not to exceed $157,000.
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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Assigned to Councilor Blanchette
CITY OF BANGOR
14-313
OCTOBER 15, 2014
(TITLE.) Order, Authorizing Contract 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 not to exceed $157,000 for the purchase of
a rescue truck (ambulance).
IN CITY::COUNCIL
OCTOBER 15, 2014
PASSED
CITY CL RK