Explanation
BACKGROUND AND BID INFORMATION:
This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to issue purchase orders to Atlantic Emergency Solutions, Sutphen Corporation, and Horton Emergency Vehicles, for the purchase of Fire and EMS emergency response apparatus/vehicles and related equipment.
Competitive bidding is being waived for each of the below vendors. City agencies are required to obtain at least three actual quotes from STS vendors; the Fire Division is not able to do so, given the lack of available manufacturers of custom fire apparatus within the State of Ohio's STS schedule. Given the Division of Fire's need for custom apparatus, referencing a contract awarded through this program with three quotes is not possible, thus the submission of this bid waiver legislation to City Council.
Atlantic Emergency Solutions ~ FID #273187193 / Vendor 034448 ~ The Division of Fire is in need to purchase one (1) Pierce Tandem Axel 107' ladder in the amount of $1,541,974.00 to replace one (1) ladder truck that is beyond its useful life and has high maintenance costs. Included in the quote for this purchase is the cost for three (3) inspection trips (pre-construction, post paint, and final). This purchase is made in accordance with State of Ohio Index #STS618, Schedule #800918, which expires 6/30/2023, however bidding requirements for STS purchases cannot be fulfilled for this custom apparatus given the lack of available suppliers, thus a waiver of bidding is necessary.
Sutphen Corporation ~ FID #310671786 / Vendor 004200 ~ The Division of Fire is in need to purchase two (2) Sutphen Corporation Monarch Custom Pumpers in the amount of $1,434,546.00 to replace apparatus that are beyond their useful life with high maintenance costs. Included with the Sutphen Monarch Custom Pumpers purchase will be the purchase/installation of all pertinent equipment to be utilized on the respective vehicles. This purchase is made in accordance with State of ...
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