Title
Replacement of Truck-Mounted Light Tower Assembly (Ordinance S-43724)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Hughes Fire Equipment, to purchase a truck-mounted light tower assembly for the Public Works Department in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
A truck-mounted light tower assembly is needed by the Fire Department to replace one that was damaged. The assembly illuminates an area when a rescue is being performed when there is insufficient natural light.
Procurement Information
Request for Quotations (RFQ) 17-FSD-116 was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. Three offers were received by the City on May 12, 2017. The offers were evaluated based on responsiveness to all specifications, terms and conditions, and responsibility to provide the required light tower assembly. The following quotations were received:
Hughes Fire Equipment: $13,812.06
H & E Equipment Services: $15,638.02
Quality Vans & Speciality Vehicles: $17,666.00
The offer submitted by Hughes Fire Equipment is deemed to be fair and reasonable based on the market.
Financial Impact
The purchase will not exceed $15,000.00, including all applicable taxes. Funds are available in the Public Works Department's budget.
Location
The light tower assembly will be installed on a rescue unit deployed to Fire Station 44, located at 7117 W. McDowell Road.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Public Works Department.