HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0021) M&C 20-0613City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 09/01/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0613
LOG NAME: 13P 36-11 FIRE TRUCKS
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize the Purchase of Eleven Fire Trucks from Siddons Martin Emergency Group, LLC for the Fire Department in an Amount Up to
$10,588,659.16 Using a Houston Galveston Area Council Cooperative Contract
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the purchase of eleven fire trucks from Siddons Martin Emergency Group, LLC in an amount up
to $10,588,659.16 for the Fire Department using Houston Galveston Area Council Contract No. FS12-19.
DISCUSSION:
The Fire Department (Fire) approached the Purchasing Division for assistance with buying eleven fire trucks that will be used to transport
firefighters and equipment to fires, hazardous incidents and other emergency situations throughout the City of Fort Worth (City). Fire obtained
a cooperative quote for all eleven of the fire trucks. Pierce Manufacturing Incorporated sells apparatus through regional authorized distributors. The
regional distributor for Texas is Siddons Martin Emergency Group, LLC. This purchase includes eight Pierce Custom Velocity Pumper trucks
and three Pierce Custom Velocity Aerial trucks. All requested vehicles will be replacements for old units that can no longer be economically
maintained.
DESCRIPTION QUANTITY PRICE
Pierce -Custom Velocity Pumper Truck 8 $6,957,764.60
Pierce -Custom Velocity Aerial-107' Truck 3 $3,628,894.56
HGAC Fee 1 $2,000.00
$10,588,659.16
Total
The new trucks meet required specifications and are expected to operate satisfactorily during their service lives of 10 years for each
vehicle. Warranty information, manufacturer's Statement of Origin and original sales invoice will accompany the new units upon delivery to the Fire
Service Center located at 2920 West Bolt Street.
PRICE ANALYSIS - Pierce Manufacturing Incorporated sells apparatus through regional authorized distributors. The regional distributor for Texas
is the Siddons Martin Emergency Group. Pricing for Siddons Martin Group was competitively bid through the Houston Galveston Area Council
Contract No. FS12-19, there is no increase on pricing for a similar purchase approved by City Council on November 19, 2019 (M&C19-0316).
Staff certifies that the Houston Galveston Area Council contract provides the best pricing and value for this purchase.
ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE ORDER - an administrative change order or increase may be made by the City Manager up to the amount allowed
by relevant law and the Fort Worth City Code and does not require specific City Council approval as long as sufficient funds have been
appropriated.
COOPERATIVE PURCHASE - State law provides that a local government purchasing an item under a cooperative purchasing agreement
satisfies State laws requiring that the local government seek competitive bids for purchase of the items. Houston Galveston Area Council
Contracts have been competitively bid to increase and simplify the purchasing power of local government entities across the State of Texas.
M/WBE OFFICE - An M/WBE goal is not assigned when purchasing from an approved purchasing cooperative or other public entity.
DELIVERY - The new units will be delivered within 365 days after receipt of a purchase order.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendation, funds are available in the current capital budget, as
appropriated, in the Tax Note 2020 Fund, Fire Apparatus 2020 Tax Notes project, and that prior to any expenditure being incurred, the Fire
Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office bT. Jay Chapa 5804
Valerie Washington 6192
Originating Business Unit Head: Reginald Zeno 8517
Additional Information Contact: Cynthia Garcia 8525
Blanca Sanchez 8354