Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the modification of the contract approved through Ordinance 0835-2015 for the purchase of one (1) midship mounted aerial platform and equipment for the Division of Fire from Sutphen Corporation. The Division of Fire will utilize this platform ladder truck as a first responder on all multiple alarm fires.
Ordinance 0835-2015 was passed July 16, 2015 to authorize the purchase of one (1) midship mounted aerial platform and equipment for the Division of Fire from Sutphen Corporation. Based upon the authorization granted by Ordinance 0835-2015, the Finance and Management Director signed a contract with Sutphen Corporation for this purchase (FL006296).
Bid Information: In 2013, a Formal Request for Proposal (RFP) was solicited (SA004849) for the purchase of one (1) midship mounted aerial platform, and evaluated by a seven (7) member committee. An award recommendation was made to Sutphen Corporation, via Ordinance 1827-2013 which passed on 09/26/13. Sutphen Corporation honored the same price quoted to the Division of Fire in 2013, for the purchase of this midship mounted aerial platform purchased in 2015 (FL006296), which was authorized by Ordinance 0835-2015. Competitive bidding was waived at that time so the Division of Fire could purchase the same vehicle and equipment as was previously ordered in 2013. However, modifications to the midship mounted aerial platform ladder truck were made after the contract was signed, necessitating Council action for approval of this modified contract.
Contract Compliance: Sutphen Corporation (#31-0671786) - Active C.C. 04/21/2017
Emergency Designation: The Division of Fire requests emergency legislation so that the payment for one (1) midship mounted aerial platform and equipment can happen immediately. The platform ladder truck is currently under construction with an estimated completion date of May 1, 2016.
FISCAL IMPACT: Ordinance 0835-2015 authorized the expe...
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