Explanation
BACKGROUND AND BID INFORMATION:
This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to issue purchase orders to The Sutphen Corporation for the purchase of Fire and EMS emergency response apparatus/vehicles and related equipment.
Competitive bidding is being waived for the vendor below. City agencies are required to obtain at least three actual quotes. Due to reasons referenced below, the Fire Division requests procurement via State-Term Schedule (STS) which requires a bid waiver. Therefore, all requests for the following purchases, which are being made via STS contracts, will require the waiver of competitive bidding requirements.
Quotes received Amount Build times
Sutphen Corporation $1,263,945.00 18 months
Atlantic Emergency Solutions $1,299,982.00 29 months
Farber Specialty Vehicles Did not supply a quote
The apparatus from The Sutphen Corporation 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 each manufacturer offers, as well as the cost-effective approach that has resulted from negotiating directly with each manufacturer during the build process. The subsequent contracts established by Fleet Management with each manufacturer have also simplified the managing of parts/service after purchase.
Sutphen Corporation ~ FID #310671786 / Vendor 004200 / SOS Entity 309414 ~ The Division of Fire has the need to purchase one (1) Sutphen Monarch Custom Pumper in the total amount of $1,263,945.00. This purchase will also include all pertinent equipment to be utilized on the respective vehicles. This purchase is made in accordance with State of Ohio Index #STS618 Contract #STS023111, which expires 8/31/2027.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Current build times (18 months for engine) for the fire apparatus purchased in ...
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