Title
Purchase of a Fire Pumper Truck (Ordinance S-49461)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Hughes Fire Equipment, Inc. for the purchase of a fire pumper truck. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. This contract will have a value of $985,138.
Report
Summary
The Public Works Department is responsible for purchasing fleet vehicles and equipment, including fire apparatus. The Fire Department has requested the purchase of one pumper truck to support the training of recruits and current staff. This unit is critical for the Fire Department to provide emergency response services including combating structural fires and providing emergency medical services to Phoenix residents and surrounding municipalities who are automatic aid partners in the computer-aided dispatching system.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as a result of a determination memo citing unusual nature. Due to the unique build specifications reviewed and deemed acceptable by the Phoenix Fire Department and the Public Works Department, the manufacturer Pierce is being used.
Contract Term
This item will be for a one-time purchase of one fire pumper truck, starting on or about March 2, 2023.
Financial Impact
The value will not exceed $985,138.
Funding is available in the Fire Department's budget.
Location
2425 W. Lower Buckeye Road
Council District: 7
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.