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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item: €a
Meeting Date: 8/16/94
ITEM TITLE:
Resolution l"l~,~ Authorizing purchase of a Telesqurt™ fire apparatus
through cooperative bid, awarding contract to Westates Truck Equipment
Corporation, and appropriating additional funds therefor.
SUBMITTED BY: Director of~Jf!is Works 0/1./
Fire Chief p (
Director of Financ~
REVIEWED BY: City Manager q~5& (4/5ths Vote: Yes X No_)
The 1994-95 Equipment Replacement Fund provides for the purchase of a 1500 gpm rear-
mounted elevated master stream fire engine (Telesqurt"'M) to replace the existing apparatus.
Council Resolution No. 6132 authorizes the City to participate in cooperative bids with other
governmental agencies for the purchase of materials of common usage. The City has been
invited to participate in a current Orange County Telesqurt™ bid from Westates Truck
Equipment Corporation which provides for substantial savings from current mid-1994 quotes.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the Resolution.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: None
DISCUSSION:
Background
Currently, the Fire Department has in service a 1977 Crown Telesqurt™ which serves as the first-
in engine for Fire Station One's area, and is equipped with a 1500 gpm pump and a rear-mounted
elevated master stream. In June, 1994, Council approved the purchase of a replacement
Telesqurt™ in the 1994-95 Equipment Replacement budget.
Pre-Bid Research
During the process of formulating final specifications for the new Telesqurt™, the Fire
Department collected data on current bid costs for TelesqureM purchases by other jurisdictions.
Although options vary from unit to unit, 1994-95 purchase/delivery prices ranged from $340,000
to $400,000. To support this finding, a report (attached) received on July 21 issued by Fire
Engineering and CSR Market Data Services shows Telesqurt™ purchases nationwide average
$348,570, and Western U.S. prices average $385,000 due to more stringent equipment
requirements. While collecting some of the data, contact was made with Westates Truck
Equipment Corporation, who indicated that there was a currently-available bid for Telesqurt™
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units with Orange County Fire Department, which Chula Vista could tag onto. That bid is for
$311,687 plus California Sales Tax and expires 8/31/94.
While Orange County's specifications vary in some instances from those established by the Chula
Vista Fire Department, all modifications have been agreed-to by Westates, thereby allowing a
Chula Vista-specific Telesqurt™ to be manufactured for $1,500 less than the Orange County bid
($311,687 - $1,500 = $310.187 + tax). Considering the $331,900 total cost of the apparatus
with sales tax included, - this represents a minimum savings of $31,900 over units currently
being bid.
Disposition of Current Telesqurt™
Currently, the Chula Vista Fire Department has 2 reserve engines - both of which are very old (23
and 25 years) and are experiencing various significant mechanical and structural difficulties.
Reserve Engine 8 has been identified by the Public Works/Ops Garage staff to be in need of some
very costly repairs to the drive train if it is to remain in service beyond the next 12 months. In
light of these events, it is the Fire Department's intent to move ahead as rapidly as possible in
acquisition and delivery of the new Telesqurt™ so that the existing unit can replace Engine 8 in
our reserve fleet and therefore allow Engine 8 to be retired without further cost to the City.
Engine 8 would then be disposed of at the County's government auction.
FISCAL IMPACT:
During the Fiscal Year 1994-95 budget process, the City Council appropriated $325,000 for the
purchase of the Telesqurt™. The actual cost of the unit ($331,900) exceeds the budgeted amount
and will require an additional appropriation of $6,900 from the unappropriated balance ($650,000)
of the Equipment Replacement Fund.
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RESOLUTION NO. 17/'/3
REsOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF A
TELESQURT'M FIRE APPARATUS THROUGH COOPERATIVE
BID, AWARDING CONTRACT TO WESTATES TRUCK
EQUIPMENT CORPORATION, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDs
THEREFOR
WHEREAS, the 1994-95 Equipment Replacement Fund provides
for the purchase of a 1500 gpm rear-mounted elevated master stream
fire engine (Telesqurt'M) to replace the existing apparatus; and
WHEREAS, Council Resolution No. 6132 authorizes the city
to participate in cooperative bids with other governmental agencies
for the purchase of materials of common usage; and
WHEREAS, the City has been invited to participate in a
current Orange County Telesqurt'M bid from Westates Truck Equipment
Corporation which provides for substantial savings from current
mid-1994 quotes.
WHEREAS, while Orange County's specifications vary in
some instances from those established by the Chula vista Fire
Department, all modifications have been agreed to by Westates,
thereby allowing a Chula Vista-specific Telesqurt™ to be
manufactured for $1,500 less than the Orange County bid or at a
cost of $331,900 (including tax), which is a substantial savings
over units currently being bid.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the
City of Chula vista does hereby authorize purchase of a Telesqurt™
fire apparatus through cooperative bid with Orange County by
awarding contract to Westates Truck Equipment Corporation in the
amount of $331,900.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the amount of
hereby appropriated from the Equipment Replacement
Account 705-7050-5565.
$6,900 is
d into
Presented by
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James Hardiman, Fire Chief
Bruce M.
Attorney
City
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Since 1966
TRUCK EQUIPMENT CORPORATION
285 INDUSTRIAL WAY . WOODLAND, CA 95778-6099 . (916)661-0101 · FAX (916) 661-0873
August 1, 1994
Chula Vista Fire Department
447 F Street
Chula Vista, Ca 91910
Attn: Administrative Officer Dan Deintema,
Westates Truck Equipment is pleased to honor a "tag on" purchase from the City of Chula Vista
to Orange County California purchase order # PC 133 P 9400001068 dated 1/04/94 for one (I)
50' telesquirt including changes agreed to by Captain Greg Doorn, Bill Childers Vice President
Sales and Marketing and John Ferraiolo, Sales Representative. The cost shall be $1,500 less
than the Orange County purchase order per unit price plus applicable sales tax.
Respectfully,
Westates Truck Equipment COIporation
fJ);/ eR;~ {J Y?
Bill Childers
Vice President
Marketing & Sales
c c: John Ferraiolo Sales Representative
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PHONE: 916-661-0101
TERMS: 1 - NET 30
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ORDER NUMBER: PC 133 P94000~106!
MODIFICATION NUMBER; 00
VENDOR: V21448
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ATTN: WILLIAM CHILDERS
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ORANGE CA 92666
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BILLING INSTRUCTIONS;
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CAPTAIN GREG DUM
CHULJ\. VIS~'A FIRE DEPARTMENT
447"F" STREFT
CHUL^ VISTf., r~. 91910
DEAR CAP'rUN DU'.I:
THE FOLLO~lINr, ITEMS, BOTll ADDITIONS AND DILI:1'IOl:S l',RE THE RESULTS
m" THE Mr:E'l'ING HELD .".T HEADQUARTERS STA':'IO'J 0:: Jr_'~IF 30,1994. THE
MEE'l'H:G WAS }l~'i'"N[)r:D BY CAPTAIN CRLG DU:., Cl,P 1"'.") '1'21111'/ KOEPER
A~~n JCHt-J r'i~IU,_'\;()i/-).
1 . NIL~l!.:PL.~TE ,~~'D LETTERING TO BE ADDED TO THe B()(lrl.
2. SIGTRONICS ';OH1'-1UNICATION SYSTEM TO BE 7HF. S"!1E AS AERIAL ORDER.
3. ADD i\IF ClilJCK TO PUMP PANEL.
4. ".00 FXTr-:~:r.T.J GHTS 'T'O THE EODY, (2) OR '.1) Wi DL: r,El:r2,rD LATER.
5. ADD (1) HOSE REEL WITH 200' OF I' HOSE.
6. ADD (3) FIRE EXTINGUISHERS WITH BRACKET~, (1) PRESS ,WATER, (1)C02,
(1) DRY CHEMICAL.
7. ADD RED VINYL HOSE BED COVER.
8. PRT AND REA'R FENDER LINERS.
9. HE,"P (,ON~R0L PANEL IPO SIDE CONTROL P.'\N!':L FO~ TELESQURT.
10. PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING TO BE HELD AT (,HULA VISTA HEADQUARTERS.
11. DELETE FRONT SUCTION AND INSTALL STANDARD FRONT BUMPER.
12.
ON LH .PUMP PANEL 1'.~m:r.S':ALL 6X4 ADAPTER ON
ADD 2~" SUCTION TC 'i'H,' RH PtWP PANEL AND
6" SUCTION.
DELETE 2\" S<.JCTION
THE LH E"SUCTION.
CAP OtlLY ON THE RH
13. ADD AKRON 95 GPM FOAM SYSTEM AND 30 GALLON FON' TANK.
14. ADD 24' EXTENTION LADDER IPO 35' EXTENTION ~ADDER.
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15. ALL GAUGES '1'0 BE ELECTRICAL IPO HECHA'Jlr'ALAS SPF:('IFIED.
16. REMOVE SCBA BR~CKET AT CAPTAIN'S SEAT.
17. SHIFT LEVER IPO PUSH BUTTON ON AUTO~lA'nC TRANSMISSION.
18. VaGAL LUBRJ('ATIOr-: SYSTEN.
19. EXHAUST TIP TO MATCH NEDER1'1AN EXHAUST S'{STF:;.I.
20. KUSSMAUL 2000 15 AMP CHARGER.
21. ADO (4) BATTERIES IPO (2) BD BATTERIES.
22. ADD DYN&~OTE INVERTER 2500 OR EQUAL.
23. ADD loJHELh~: LIGHTS IPO TOW.R.
24. TELESQlJWI' I,,,,DDER TO HAVE FOLD-DOIVN V,DDEP i-i;"tlD "A I L'i.
25. DELETE THE SUCTION HOSES THAT WERE IN LOOSE EQUIPMENT.
26. DELETE EXHIBIT "A" AND "B" ALUlHNUM BOXES.
THE ABOVE C!gNGES WILL BE I:\ICLTJDED IN THE"TlcG ':;:'l"(iRn!-:H TO THE
COUI-l':'Y OF ORANGE PURCHASE ORDEt\:PC 133 P49000"j'-,(.68 Hi" THE UNIT
COST OF $311,6B7.00 PLUS APPLICABLE SALES TA\;, FOB CIJULA VISTA.
IF YOU HAvr, ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS ON THE ABOVF, PLE]I>? CON'1'ACT HE
AT (310) 324 4866.
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A TORY SALES REPRESENTATIVE.
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NOTE: FORMAL BJ[)JOUOTATION MUST BE SUBMmeO IN
A SEALED ENVELOPE. ALL SUBMITTALS MUST BE
RECEIVED BY PURCHASING AND TIME STAMPED
PRIOR 105:00 PM ON THE CLOSING DATE S1 A TED.
UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED. SU8MlfTAlS
RECEIVED AFTER THIS TIME AND DATE WilL BE
CONSIDERED LATE AND WILL NOT Be OPENED OR
CONSIDERED FOR EVALUATION,
COUNTY OF ORANGE
GENERAL SERVlCES AGENCY
PurChaSing DiVISion
1300 South Grand. 8ldg. A
Santa Ana, CA 92705 'vi... 'j
1714) 567-7300
APRIL 8. 1993
REFERENCE NUMBER
RP-406766 if?
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INSTRUCTIONS:
,. Read terms and eonGitions on revel'$e side.
2. Quolation mult be on this lorm.
3. Complele and sign all paces of the qUOCllion.
4 Return thIs larm plus all Attachments.
5. Ouole on 81Ch Item separalety; aU or none bleb may noc De
accepted unless otherwise specified.
6, Prices QuOled' F,O.a. destinatiOn unless Ol:hel'Wise slated.
7. Pnce alone may not be the Pin.1 deterro.;ning lactOf.
e. DeclinatIon - in the evem you ele<:! not to Quote. please ,nlonn U.$
on this lorm and return by the bid due date ,ndiCated.
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Date
3-9-93
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MFG.8RAND
OR TRADE NO.
AMOUNT
PLEASE QUOTE YOUR MOST COMPETITIVE PRICES FOR THE FOLLOWING
VEHICLE(S). PRICE MUST INCLUDE ALL COSTS TO DELIVER TQ:
ORANGE COUNTY FIRE DEPT., 145 S WATER ST, ORANGE, CA
3.0 EA
FIRE ENGINE, 1500 GPM, TELE-SQUIRT
PER ATTACHED COUNTY SPECIFICATION NUMBER 92-a-F,
$111.hR7.00
$935,061. 00
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THIS QUOTATION WILL BE VALID FOR -D1L-!DAYS
COMPLETE ALL BLANK SPACES UNDER MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS
AND RESPOND TO EACH ACCESSORY AND OPTION ITEMIZED.
(ENTER AMOUNT IF NOT INCLUDED IN UNIT PRICE QUOTED ABOVE.)
SIGN ALL COPIES OF BID SPECIFICATION AND RETURN IHQ IDENTI~AL COPIES
OF REQUEST BY THE CLOSING TIME SPECIFIED ABOVE.
BID CLOSES AT 10:00 A.M. ON THURSDAY, APRIL.a, 1993
THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC BID OPENING: APRIL a, 1993
(DATE)
- NO LATE BIDS
AT 10:30 A.M.
(TIME)
ACCEPTED
AT
GSA!PL~CHASING DIVISION
1300 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE, BLDG. A
SANTA ANA, CA 92705
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~NOOR IS RECUIRED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETED MSDS IMATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEEl) fOR H~""_ . .: ,,'Jtl)I,l,NCESAS REOUIRED BY LA80RCOOE SECTIONS6J82 AHO 6J9tl. GENERAL INDUSTRIALSAfET'f OROER. :iEcrrON SIC}.! AN
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THE COUNTY OF ORANGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIOS.
LOWEST QUAUFlEC BIO MAY BE SUBJECTTO FURTHER NEGonAnONS.
Sm.1I Busln.n: j{ Yes ....;. No
Minority/Women-Owned BusIness: = Hispanic.
= Asian, = Black,. = American Indian. = Womlln.
have read. understood and agree 10 Ihe terms and condl\ions on both Sides 01 lhe form.
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Sales
MUNICIPAL FIRE APPARATUS MARKET SUMMARY REPORT
MARCH 1994
FIRE ENGINEERING/CSR MARKET DATA SERVICES
1.0 Introduction and Background
The Municipal Fire Apparatus Market Data Report is the result of a joint study effort of Fire Engineering
and CSR Market Data Services; both are divisions of Penn Well Publishing Company. The scudy was
conducted from December, 1993 through March, 1994.
The basis for this study was a survey conducted by Fire Engineering in 1993 in preparation for publishing
the Directory of Municipal Fire Departments. Annual operating budgets for approximately 7,600 Fire
Departments in the U.S. were identified. From this data CSR selected every department with an operating
budget of one million dollars or greater.
1.1 Study Methodology
The study team, consisting of CSR market analysts and Fire Engineering editorial staff, designed a
questionnaire that was sent to every fire department with an operating budget of one million dollars or
greater. A total of 1,055 questionnaires were sent out. 40% of the questionnaires were completed and
returned. CSR analysts then contacted those departments for additional information and the departments
that did not return a questionnaire. During the three month study over 1,000 departments responded and
contributed information to the study.
2.0 Summary of the Results from the 1994 Study
Type of Aonaratus
Number of
A "paratus Purcha<;es
Total Dollars
Average Cost.
Planned Purcha<;es
Aerial..
Aerial Other.
Aerial Ladder
Aerial Platform
Ambulance
Brush Truck #
Command Vehicle #
Fire Boat
Haz-Mat Vehicle
Heavy Rescue
Ladder Tender
Light/Air Truck
PumperlEngine
Quint
Quint (Other)'
Rescue Vehicle
Tanker
Telesauirt
Total
115 $ 50,631,000
7 $ 2,650,000
40 $ 17,165,000
37 $ 17,960.000
207 $ 15.908,000
41 $ 3.605,000
52 $ 2,545,000
4 $ 1.811,000
21 $ 2,673,000
7 $ 1,385,000
I $ 135,000
10 $ 990,000
586 $123,050,000
22 $ 8,614,000
3 $ 1,050,000
107 $ 11,734,000
22 $ 3,545,000
35 $ 12200000
1.317 $277,651,000
Figure 2-1 Summary of Results
$440,270
$378,570
$429.130
$485,410
$ 76,850
$ 87,930
$ 48,940
$452,750
$127.290
$197.860
$ 135,000
$ 99,000
$209,980
$391.550
$350,000
$109,660
$161.140
$348 570
$210,820
. Apparatus in these categories are combination vehicles.
.. The Aerial classification was used because the contact did not specify if the apparatus would be a ladder or a
platfonm.
# The Brush Truck category includes Grass Trucks and Wildfire Trucks; the Command Vehicle category includes
mobile communications units, chiefs vehicles, staff vehicles and arson investigation vehicles.
Copyright 1994. PennWell Publishing Co.
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Number of
Tvne of Apparatus Aooaratus Purchases Total RudQ'et
Aerial 16 $ 7,756,000
Aerial Ladder 15 $ 7,245,000
Aerial Platform 4 $ 2,000,000
Ambulance 57 $ 3,975,000
Brush Truck 17 $ 1,570,000
Command Vehicle 9 $ 265,000
Fire Boat 2 $ 336,000
Haz-Mat Vehicle 6 $ 980,000
Ladder Tender 1 $ 135,000
Light/Air Truck 4 $ 430,000
Pumper Engine 171 $ 37,442,000
Quint 3 $ 1.504,000
Rescue Vehicle 2\ $ 2.363,000
Tanker 10 $ 1,685,000 .
Telesouirt 1 $ 1 155 000 ~~ ~,o("\o €Oy k
Western Region Totals 339 $ 68,84\,000
Figure 2-5 Western Region Breakdown
In the central region, 285 departments were contacted. They plan to purchase 374 apparatus, which
represent 8.5% of their current inventory. The eastern region's 460 departments are planning on
purchasing 604 pieces of apparatus, representing 8.9% of their current inventory. In the pacific region 230
departments are planning on purchasing 339 pieces of apparatus, representing 8.4% of their current
apparatus inventory.
3.0 Apparatus Requirements for EMS/Medical Response
Many whom we contacted mentioned that their departments were taking on the added responsibilities of
responding to medical calls. According to the information, 535 pieces of apparatus being purchased, or
41 %, will be responding to medical calls. 44% of the departments respond to medical calls with a
Pumper/Engine and include either First Responders, EMTs or Paramedics.
Figure 3-1 shows graphically the five most popular types of apparatus that will be responding to medical
calls.
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Figure 3-1 Most Popular Types of Apparatus Responding To Medical Calls
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