HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11 - Fire Apparatus TruckMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ROGER NELSON, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 4, 2001
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO DECLARE EMERGENCY
VEHICLES OF TEXAS, INC. AS AN ONLY SOURCE FOR THE
PURCHASE OF A FIRE APPARATUS TRUCK AND TO ISSUE A
LETTER OF INTENT TO PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE FROM
FY2003 BUDGET FUNDS
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a resolution to purchase a Fire Apparatus Truck as
an only source from Emergency Vehicles of Texas, Inc. and to issue a letter of intent to
purchase this vehicle from FY2003 budget funds. The total cost of this purchase is not to
exceed $939,500.00
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding will be available from the FY2003 Budget in Capital Equipment Fund (Motor
Vehicles) Acct. #325-48910-000-0-0006
BACKGROUND:
This procurement will be made in accordance with Texas Local Government Code,
Chapter 252, Subchapter B, Section 252.022 (a)(7)(D) which authorizes a general
exemption for a procurement of items that are available from only one source because
of captive replacement parts or components for equipment. A local government that
purchases goods and services under this subchapter satisfies any State law relative to
the competitive bidding statutes.
Emergency One, Inc. is the manufacturer of this vehicle and Emergency Vehicles of
Texas, Inc. is the only authorized dealer in Texas. Emergency One is the only
manufacturer that can provide the specific aerial and swivel configuration required by the
Fire Department. Currently there is no other apparatus manufactured that meets this
criteria.
August 29, 2001 (9:12AM)
Per the attached resolution, the City will issue a letter of intent for the purchase of a
Bronto model F118HDT, which is a 118' aerial device fire pumper, for the Fire
Department. This is an additional vehicle request rather than replacement of existing
equipment. The letter of intent enables the City to order the Bronto which has a 13
month production period, and purchase it at current price rather than a significantly
higher cost at a later date.
Staff recommends approval.
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August 29, 2001 (9:12AM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO ISSUE A LETTER OF INTENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF
A FIRE APPARATUS TRUCK AS AN ONLY SOURCE FROM
EMERGENCY VEHICLES OF TEXAS, INC. AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas is a local government in the State of
Texas and as such is empowered by Texas Local Government Code, Section 252-022
(a)(7)(D) to procure items that are available from only one source because of captive
replacement parts or components for equipment; and
WHEREAS, Emergency One, Inc., is the only manufacturer that provides the aerial
and swivel configuration required under this procurement and Emergency Vehicles of
Texas, Inc. is the only authorized dealer in the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, due to manufacturing lead times and anticipated price increases the
City of Grapevine, Texas, desires to issue a letter of intent for the purchase of this vehicle.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated in the above preamble are true and correct and
are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the City
Manager to issue a letter of intent for the purchase of the Bronto Model F1 18HDT, 118
foot aerial device fire pumper from FY2003 funds for a total cost not to exceed
$939,500.00.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 4th day of September, 2001.
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