Title
One-Time Purchase of One Airfield Rescue and Fire Fighting Truck (Ordinance S-50799)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Hughes Fire Equipment Inc. for the purchase of one Airfield Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) truck. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the contract will not exceed $3,000,000.
Report
Summary
The Public Works Department seeks authorization to purchase an ARFF truck to replace an aging unit that has exceeded its 15-year life cycle. This unit will be utilized at the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. ARFF trucks are essential to airfield rescue and required to support air carrier operations.
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 reviewed and deemed acceptable by the Aviation and Public Works departments, Hughes Fire Equipment Inc. is being used.
Contract Term
The item will be for the one-time purchase of an ARFF truck, starting on or about Council approval, May 1, 2024.
Financial Impact
The contract value will not exceed $3,000,000.
Funding is available in the Aviation Department's capital budget.
Location
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport: 2485 E. Buckeye Road
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Aviation and Public Works departments.