Explanation
BACKGROUND AND BID INFORMATION:
This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into contract with and issue purchase orders to Atlantic Emergency Solutions, Inc. for the purchase of Fire and EMS emergency response apparatus/vehicles and related equipment.
Competitive bidding is being requested to be waived for the contract authorized by this ordinance. Due to the following reasons, the Fire Division requests procurement which requires a bid waiver. Written quotes were requested and only one was submitted on time. Therefore, all requests for the following purchases will require a bid waiver.
The apparatus from Atlantic Emergency Solutions, Inc. have been part of the Fire Division's standardized equipment for several years, as both the Divisions of Fire and Fleet Management believe these products are the best for their operations given the quality, durability and customizability the manufacturer offers, as well as the cost-effective approach that has resulted from negotiating directly with the manufacturer during the build process. The subsequent contracts established by Fleet Management with the manufacturer have also simplified the managing of parts/service after purchase.
Atlantic Emergency Solutions, Inc. ~ FID #273187193 / Vendor 034448 / SOS Entity 4595230 ~ The Division of Fire is in need of four (4) Pierce Enforcer Pumpers in the total amount of $4,995,576.00. These purchases will also include all pertinent equipment to be utilized on the respective vehicles. The purchase from Atlantic Emergency Solutions, Inc. will require one (1) final inspection trip at a cost of $15,000.00. These trips will be funded by the Capital Improvement Budget. The trip will include a total of eight (8) City employees, seven (7) from the Division of Fire and one (1) from the Division of Fleet Management. They will be traveling to Appleton, Wisconsin and this cost will cover airfare, hotel, rental car or taxi, and food.
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