HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 22 - Emergency Vehicle EquipmentMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 16, 2024
SUBJECT: APPROVE PURCHASE OF FIRE EMERGENCY VEHICLE PACKAGE
AND INSTALLATION
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval for the purchase of fire emergency
vehicle package and installation from Defender Supply for the Fire
Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Capital Equipment Purchase Fund for a total
amount not to exceed $33,519.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is to acquire visual and audible warning equipment and
install said equipment into four replacement emergency vehicles for the
Fire Department.
Purchases will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with Tarrant County, Texas as allowed by Texas Local
Government Code, Section 271 and Texas Government Code, Section
791.
Bids were taken by the cooperative and a contract was awarded to
Defender Supply. The Fire Department, Fleet Services and Purchasing
staff reviewed the contract for departmental specification compliance and
pricing and determined that the contract would provide the best product
and pricing for meeting the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval.
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