HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0032) M&C 22-0165City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 03/08/22 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 22-0165
LOG NAME: 21 EPR 22-00237 - SPRINTER VEHICLES - FIRE - JA
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Purchase of a Quick Response Mobile Command Unit from Siddon Martin Emergency Group, LLC, in the Amount Up to
$224,833.00 Using a Cooperative Purchasing Contract 651-21 through BuyBoard for the Fire Department through Property Management
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the purchase of a quick response mobile command unit from Siddon Martin Emergency
Group, LLC, in the Amount Up to $224,833.00 using a Cooperative Purchasing Contract 651-21 through BuyBoard for the Fire Department
through Property Management.
DISCUSSION:
The Fire Department (FD) approached the Property Management Department for assistance with buying a Quick Response Mobile Command
Unit that is capable of being utilized early on in emergency incidents in compliance with the National Incident Management System. The unit will
serve to ease the transition as a small scale incident grows into a large scale incident.
Property Management reached out to three (3) COOP vendors for cooperative quotes to determine best cost value between Mobile Command
Units. Two out of the three vendors did not provide a quote. Daco Fire Equipment and Deep South Fire Trucks, Inc. The third COOP vendor,
Siddons Martin Emergency Group, LLC was able to provide a full quote which meets the minimum specifications and requirements for the
requesting department.
The unit meets required specifications and is expected to operate satisfactorily during its service life of ten (10) years. Warranty information,
manufacturers Statement of Origin and original sales invoice will accompany the unit upon delivery.
Funding - The funds are available in the current capital budget, General Capital Projects Fund.
PRICE ANALYSIS - There is no previous purchase history for a unit with these specific configurations; however the annual operational cost should
not exceed $1,000.00 yearly. Staff has reviewed the pricing and found it to be fair and reasonable based on current market values.
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 item. Buy Board contract has been competitively
bid to increase and simplify the purchasing power of local government entities across the State of Texas.
BUISNESS EQUITY - an M/WBE goal is not assigned when purchasing from an approved purchasing cooperative or other public entity.
DELIVERY - The new unit will be delivered within 45 days after receipt of a purchase order.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are available in the current capital budget, as previously appropriated, in the General Capital
Projects Fund for the Insurance Command Truck Replac project to support the approval of the above recommendation execution of the contract.
Prior to any expenditure being incurred, the Fire Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: Steve Cooke 5134
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