HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1975/06/10 Item 11AGENDA I'IED1 N0. [ 11 ]
CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF: June 10, 1975
ITEM TITLE: Resolution - Waiving Bidding Requirements and Declaring Intention to
Purchase Used Attack Pumper
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INITIATED BY: fire Department
BACKGROUND
The 1975-76 fire Department budget provides for the purchase of an attack pumper
including some basic equipment. The total estimated cost based on information re-
ceived from two vendors was $25,400, with a normal delivery of 90-180 days depend-
ing on the vendor.
A Pierce attack pumper is available from Crown Coach Corporation which meets the
basic vehicle requirement as intended in the budget but does not have all the
necessary equipment. The vehicle is available for immediate delivery and at a
price substantially below the amount expected to pay. The purchase price is
$17,945 plus $1,077 tax for a total of $19,022.
Additional equipment required to meet operational needs include:
1. Multi-frequency county fire net radio $1,600
2. Light water proportioner 1,400
3. Air chisel rescue kit 400
Total cost of the vehicle plus necessary equipment is $22,422 for a savings of
approximately $3,000 below anticipated costs.
The Crown Coach Corporation representative has indicated that a statement of intent
to purchase will guarantee the availability of the vehicle July 1.
SEE SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET
ATTACHED: Resolution [X]
Financial Statement: N/A
Ordinance [ ] Agreement [ ] Plat [ ]
See EXHIBITS [X] No. 1
Commission-Board Recommendation: N/A
Department Head Recommendation: Waive bidding requirements and declare intention
to purchase used Pierce attack pumper, Ser. No.
F37MLV62343.
City Manager Recommendation:
Concur
AGENDA ITEM N0. 11
Supplemental Page No. 2
City Code Section 20.56. 170 B-4 provides for open market purchases "when the
City Council determines that due to special circumstances, it is to the City's
best interest to purchase a commodity or enter into a contract without compliance
with the bidding process."
With I-805 scheduled for opening in early August and the prospects of an active
grass fire season, the immediate delivery opportunity will allow an improved
level of service in these two areas from the outset.
Based on the substantial savings and the immediate delivery, it is recommended
that the necessary steps be taken to secure this vehicle for purchase from the
1975-76 budget.
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