ACTION REQUESTED:
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Communication from the City Manager and the Fire Chief with a Request to APPROVE the PURCHASE of One (1) Genesis Extrication Tool System from the LOW BID of MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES (MES), in the Amount of $27,400.00.
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BACKGROUND: The 2021 Community Investment Plan provides for the purchase of hydraulic extrication tools (Jaws of Life) and accessories. The current unit was purchased in 2000 and will no longer cut the new materials found in automobiles. Also, this unit is no longer being supported by the manufacturer for repairs due to age.
The Purchasing Division issued fifteen (15) bid requests and received one (1) response.
The bid is listed below:
Vendor Amount
Municipal Emergency Services $27,400
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The cost of the project is $27,400 and funds are provided in Capital Account #401-2201-505499 Project F2112.
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS: N/A
IMPACT IF APPROVED: Replacement of outdated equipment with updated technology.
IMPACT IF DENIED: Continued use of outdated equipment that needs constant repair.
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
EEO CERTIFICATION NUMBER: Municipal Emergency Services 00287-210930
WHICH OF THE GOALS IDENTIFIED IN THE COUNCIL’S 2017 - 2032 STRATEGIC PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION ADVANCE?
WHICH CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S) FROM THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENT?
1. Have an efficient government.
DEPARTMENT: Fire