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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-067
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING
PROCESS, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE BME
TYPE 6 SQUAD FIRE ENGINE,AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS TO THE MEASURE AVEHICLE REPLACEMENT
FUND THEREFOR
WHEREAS,the Chula Vista Fire Department delivers Fire, Rescue,and Emergency
Medical Services to Chula Vista residents, visitors, and employees every day; and
WHEREAS, emergency response services utilizeseveral different types of fire apparatus
including triple combination pumpers/engines, aerial ladder trucks, heavy rescue, brush engines
and command vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department implementsfire apparatus replacements as part of the
easure AExpenditure Plan;and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department continues to move toward compliance with the
recommended fire apparatus replacement cycles identified in the City Council-approved Fire
and
WHEREAS, Squad 62 was involved in a vehicle collision and determined to be a total loss; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department is in need of an additional squad apparatus to maintain
current levels of service and have the ability to place an additional squadapparatusinto the service
delivery network later in the year; and
havebeen done in an informal manner,and the company available to expedite the delivery is South
Coast Fire Equipment; and
WHEREAS, there is an immediate need to replace the damaged squad apparatus to
continue providing emergency services to the public now and in the future; and
WHEREAS, South Coast Fire Equipment has a current in-stocksquad apparatus available
for immediate purchase, which will eliminate the need to wait for the industry standard 18-24
month build time for such apparatus; and
WHEREAS, Chula Vista Municipal Code section2.56.070(B)(3)allows the City Council
of the City of Chula Vista towaive the competitive bidding requirementsif such requirements are
impractical, impossible, or City interests would be materially better served by applying a different
purchasing procedure approved by the Purchasing Agent as consistent with good purchasing
practices; and
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has approved the informal solicitation procurement
process used to identify a replacement squad apparatus given the public safety considerations at
issue in obtaining a timely replacement vehicle; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department is recommendingthepurchase of one (1) BME Type 6
Squad vehiclefor the maximum price of$424,200fromSouth Coast Fire Equipmentin order to
replace squadapparatus.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
thatitfinds that, pursuant to Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.56.070(B)(3)
interests would be materially better served by waiver of the competitive bidding requirements and
the use of the informal solicitation process approved by the Purchasing Agent in order to timely
purchase one BME Type 6 Squad vehicle.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Chula Vista that it:
1.Approves the purchase of one BME Type 6 Squad in a not to exceed theamount of
$424,200from South Coast Fire Equipment.
2.Contingent upon review and approval by the City Attorney, authorizes the City
Manager to execute all documents necessary to finalize thepurchase of the BME Type
6 Squad apparatus from South Coast Fire Equipment.
3.Appropriatesup to $424,200ofavailable fundbalanceto the Capital category of the
ent Fund.
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Presented byApproved as to formby
Harry MunsMarco A. Verdugo
Fire ChiefCity Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 23rd day of April 2024 by the following vote:
AYES:Councilmembers: Chavez, Gonzalez, Morineau, Preciado, and McCann
NAYS:Councilmembers:None
ABSENT:Councilmembers:None
John McCann, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO)
CITY OF CHULA VISTA)
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2024-067 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 23rd day of April 2024.
Executed this 23rd day of April 2024.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk