Title
Purchase of Four Model Year 2028 Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. Fire Engines
Recommendation
a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly;
b) Approve the selection and purchase of four 2028 or newer model year Pierce Type 1 1500 GPM Triple Combination Pumping Engines mounted on Pierce Enforcer custom chassis, using cooperative selection and pricing under Sourcewell Contract #113021-OKC;
c) Approve a Purchase Agreement with South Coast Fire Equipment, Inc. for the purchase of four 2028 or newer model year Pierce Type 1 1500 GPM Triple Combination Pumping Engines mounted on Pierce Enforcer custom chassis for a discounted pre-paid price of $4,896,626.91;
d) Authorize the City’s Finance Director to issue a Purchase Order to South Coast Fire Equipment, Inc. for the discounted rate of $4,896,626.91 and process payment within 15 days of issuance;
e) Authorize the City Manager to approve a contingency amount not-to-exceed $244,832 (approximately 5% of the discounted purchase total) for change orders in excess of the pre-paid price of $4,896,626.91, if the need arises; and
f) Approve Budget Amendment No. 25-021 appropriating $5,141,458.91 in increased expenditures in the vehicle replacement fund, Account No. 7529032-911016 from the Equipment Internal Service Fund (752) reserve.