Title
Rescue Hoist System - EXC 21-086 (Ordinance S-47411)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to purchase a Rescue Hoist System from Breeze-Eastern LLC for use on the Police Department's twin-engine rescue helicopter. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. This one-time expenditure will not exceed $165,000.
Report
Summary
The Phoenix Police Department (PPD) currently operates a twin-engine rescue helicopter that performs emergency rescues and evacuations throughout the greater Phoenix area. While PPD pilots the helicopter, the Phoenix Fire Department (PFD) operates the helicopter's hoist system which allows for the insertion of rescuers, extraction of victims, and the hoisting of equipment in emergency scenarios. The PFD is currently operating on a backup rescue hoist system due to the primary rescue hoist system being in long-term repair. An additional rescue hoist system is required to maintain adequate contingency plans. If the current backup rescue hoist system were to be damaged, the helicopter would be deemed non-deployable for rescue missions.
The purchase of the rescue hoist system from Breeze-Eastern is essential to maintain consistency, familiarity with equipment, and the safety of operations. Additionally, continuity of equipment will streamline maintenance and ordering of parts. This will also ensure that the aircraft will not need to be modified or altered in any way to mount the hoist assembly. This purchase is critical to preserve the Fire Department’s ability to conduct rescue operations.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as a result of an approved determination memo citing Breeze-Eastern LLC as the only manufacturer of the rescue hoist system.
The Deputy Finance Director recommends that the contract with Breeze-Eastern LLC be accepted.
Contract Term
This is for a one-time purchase and the contract shall begin on or about March 17, 2021.
Financial Impact
Funds in the amount of $165,000 are available in the Fire Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Jeff Barton and the Fire Department.