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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-10-14 14-313 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION 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: Introduced for X Passage First Reading Referral Department Head L& ice. ( City Manager JJ Finance Director Page _of_ Solicitor 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