HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 15 - Jet SkiMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JUNE 20, 2023
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT JET SKI FOR THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the award of an informal request for
quote for a replacement jet ski from Freedom Powersports for the Fire
Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Capital Equipment Fund for an amount not to
exceed $24,611.
BACKGROUND: This is for the purchase of a replacement watercraft (jet ski) that has been
in-service on Grapevine Lake for the last seven years. It has been
instrumental in quickly finding people in the water, supplying flotation
devices to people stranded in the water, security during dive operations,
and a multitude of other quick response assignments at the lake. The
current watercraft has experienced mechanical difficulties and the cost is
prohibitive to fixing it verses what the craft is currently worth. The
watercraft was scheduled to be replaced this year before the mechanical
issues arose.
Informal quotes were taken in accordance with City Purchasing Policy.
Formal bids and advertisements are not required for purchases under
$50,000. Three quotes were submitted as noted below. Freedom
Powersports submitted the lowest quote meeting specifications.
Freedom Powersports $24,611.
Jetdrift $24,911.
J&J Sales $24,611 plus extra delivery (out of state).
Staff recommends approval.
SG/LW