Title
Purchase of Five Demers Ambulances - Contract Recommendation (Ordinance S-49017)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with RedSky Fire Apparatus, LLC, for purchase of Demers ambulances. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. This item will have an aggregate value of $1,797,811.
Report
Summary
The Public Works Department is responsible for purchasing fleet vehicles and equipment to support citywide operations. The Fire Department has requested to purchase five ambulances to replace five aging units that reached the estimated useful life. These units are vital in responding to residents and other emergencies throughout the City and are essential to the health and safety of Phoenix residents.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as the 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 Demers is being used.
Demers MXP150: $283,590 each
Contract Term
This contract will begin on or about City Council approval on Sept. 21, 2022, for the one-time purchase of five Demers ambulances.
Financial Impact
This item will have a total contract value of $1,797,811.
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 Karen Peters, and the Fire and Public Works departments.