Title
Purchase of One Airfield Rescue and Fire Fighting Truck (Ordinance S-48156)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with OshKosh Airport Products, LLC 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. This item will have an aggregate expenditure of up to $2,159,385.
Report
Summary
The Public Works Department seeks authorization to purchase an 8x8 ARFF striker truck to replace an aging unit that has exceeded its 15-year life cycle. This unit will be used in conjunction with five additional trucks at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulation Part 139 that mandates the City's certification of the fleet. ARFF trucks are essential to airfield rescue and required to support air carrier operations.
Procurement Information
Administrative Regulation 3.10 was waived in lieu of a determination memo, citing sole source. OshKosh Airport Products is the only manufacturer of an 8x8 ARFF striker. The following price is for the purchase of one 8x8 striker:
OshKosh Airport Products: $2,013,353.94
Contract Term
This contract will be for the one-time purchase of an 8x8 ARFF truck, that will begin on or about City Council approval on Dec. 1, 2021.
Financial Impact
This item will have a one-time aggregate value of up to $2,159,385. The Public Works Department is seeking additional aggregate pay authority above the vendor's quoted price to plan for possible build changes.
Funding is available in the Aviation Department's Capital Improvement Program budget.
Location
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport - 3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd.
Council District: 8
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.