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Resolution approving the purchase of two type one fire engines; authorizing the City Manager to enter into a purchase agreement with Golden State Fire Apparatus, Inc. for the construction and purchase from Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. in the amount of $2,481,923.16; approving the purchase of tools and equipment in the amount of $120,000.00; and approving Budget Amendment #23.072 to appropriate $598,442.33 from the Public Safety Impact Fee into the Vehicle Replacement Fund, for a total amount of $2,601,923.16.
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WHEREAS, the South San Francisco Fire Department (SSFFD) recommends the purchase of two Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. (Pierce) Enforcer type one fire engines that have exceeded their scheduled replacement timeline; and
WHEREAS, through the vehicle replacement schedule and NFPA 1911 recommendations, fire engines 512 and 504, which are 21 and 15 years old respectively, have been identified for replacement; and
WHEREAS, fire engines 504 and 512 have experienced increased call volume over the course of their service life and their general condition has now deteriorated resulting in a consistent increase in maintenance costs; and
WHEREAS, fire staff established factors important to selecting the proper fire engine for the department, which included Operational Capability, Power and Maneuverability, Compatibility with Federal Emissions Standards, Familiarity for South San Francisco Mechanics, Customization potential to meet our equipment and gear storage needs, Cost, Limited need for in-service training and Warranty Service and proximity to warranty service center; and
WHEREAS, this purchase aligns with City of South San Francisco Municipal Code 4.04.040(b), which allows for agreements with other governmental agencies "to purchase or contract for specified supplies, services or equipment as long as their procedures are in conformance with state law," and the City Municipal Code for purchasing; and
WHEREAS, with the adoption of the FY 2022-23 Operat...
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