HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12 - Squad Pumper UnitMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: APRIL 7, 2026
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF A STOCK FOUTS BROS. TEXAS QUICK ATTACK
SQUAD PUMPER
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of a stock Fouts Bros.
Texas Quick Attack, Hale 380 GPM Pump, 350 Water, 10 Foam, 12 FT
Rescue Body on a Crew Cab Ford F-550 chassis and equipment as
specified.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Capital Equipment Fund for an estimated
amount of $325,000.
BACKGROUND: With the reallocation of fire department personnel to staff a fourth
ambulance, the purchase of a squad pumper unit will further enhance fire
department service delivery to our citizens and visitors. The squad is a
multipurpose unit capable of responding to both EMS and fire calls for
service.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with the Houston -Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) as allowed
by Texas Local Government Code, Section 271, and Texas Government
Code, Chapter 791.
Staff recommends approval.
DB/LW
METRO FIRE
APPARATUS SPECIALISTS, INC.
PROPOSAL
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Attention: Fire Chief Darrell Brown
Grapevine Fire Department
107 Ira E. Woods Avenue
Grapevine, Texas 76051
Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc.
17350 State Hwy 249, Suite 250
Houston, Texas 77064-1142
713.692.0911 Office
www.mfas.com
The undersigned is prepared to furnish for you, upon an order being placed by you, for final
acceptance by Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc at its office in Houston, Texas the apparatus
and equipment herein named and for the following prices:
One (1) Stock Fouts Bros. Texas Quick Attack, Hale 380 GPM Pump, 350 Water, 10 Foam, 12ft
Rescue Body, on a Crew Cab Ford F-550 Chassis and equipment as specified:
TOTAL $325,000.00
No State, Federal or local taxes included.
The apparatus and equipment are to be supplied and shipped in accordance with the
specifications and approvals by the Fire Department. Production time is the number of days
required to manufacture the apparatus itself. The apparatus is scheduled to be delivered within
90 days, pending any types of delays due to strikes, war or other causes beyond our control. The
completed apparatus will be delivered to the department.
Unless accepted within 30 days from this date, Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. reserves
the right to withdraw this proposal.
By SCCYW GOA)�-k
Scott Gibbs- Territory Manager
TERMS:
Pavment due upon delivery
By signing this agreement below, you are authorizing Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists to
process this order under the terms of this proposal.
Authorized Representative Date:
Name (Print): Title:
The Apparatus Specialists