Title
One-Time Purchase of Ambulances (Ordinance S-49993)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Redsky Fire Apparatus LLC., to provide six ambulance units for the Phoenix Fire 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 $2,875,000.
Report
Summary
The Public Works Department seeks to purchase new ambulances on behalf of the Fire Department to replace aging units. These units are vital to responding to residents and other emergencies throughout the City and is essential to safety, health and well-being of City residents and visitors.
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 the unique build specifications that have been reviewed and deemed acceptable by the Phoenix Fire and Public Works departments.
Contract Term
The contract will begin upon City Council approval, June 28, 2023, for the one-time purchase of six ambulance units.
Financial Impact
The contract value will not exceed $2,875,000.
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.