Title
One-Time Purchase to Replace Ambulance Chassis (Ordinance S-49545)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Redsky Fire Apparatus LLC to provide two rescue ambulance chassis for the Public Works department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the contract will not exceed $183,184.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide two new chassis for two aging rescue ambulance chassis that belong to the Phoenix Fire Department. The rescue ambulances are units that provide transportation to residents and visitors of the city, who are in critical condition, to local hospitals. Replacing the aging chassis is imperative, being they support the medical transport, and replacing the chassis will also reduce downtime and maintenance costs associated with the aging equipment.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, standard competition was waived as a result of an approved Determination Memo based on the following reason: Special Circumstances Without Competition due to obtaining the original equipment manufacturer chassis and the unique and specific build requirements.
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about after Council approval on April 5, 2023, for the one-time purchase of two ambulance chassis.
Financial Impact
The contract value will not exceed $183,184.
Funding is available in the Fire Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua, and the Fire and Public Works departments.