Title
OshKosh Original Equipment Manufacturer Technical Training - Contract Recommendation (Ordinance S-48286)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into contract with OshKosh, Corp. for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) training for equipment technicians. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. This item will have an aggregate amount of $203,831.
Report
Summary
The Public Works Department is responsible for maintenance and repair of multiple types of fire apparatus in the fleet. It is imperative that the technicians assigned to the Fleet Services Fire Operations have the technical knowledge to diagnose, repair, and maintain all fire equipment. The OshKosh Corporation provides specialized, OEM training for all fire apparatus manufactured under the OshKosh Corporation including the Pierce and Oshkosh Defense brands, and is the sole provider of this training in the United States. This OEM training is essential to maintain fleet diagnostics, vehicle availability, and technical expertise required for the fire fleet.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10 normal procurement was waived as a result of a determination memo citing sole source. OshKosh is the sole provider with certified trainers to conduct the level of training required. Below is the annual amount for technician training:
Pierce Fire Apparatus: $18,758.20
OshKosh Airport Rescue Fire Fighting: $22,008
Contract Term
This item will begin on or about March 1, 2022 for an initial one-year term, with four option years to be exercised in increments of up to one year, for a total contract term of five years.
Financial Impact
This contract will have an estimated annual expenditure of $40,766.20, with a total aggregate amount not to exceed $203,831.
Funding is available in the Public Works Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Public Works Department.