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Consideration of and action on authorization to purchase two (2) Ford F-350 trucks, one (1) Ford F-250 truck, and one (1) Ford F-150 truck for the Fire Department and Fire Marshal’s Office through the HGACBuy Cooperative Purchasing Program.
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Summary:
This purchase will include two new grass/booster fire trucks (F-350’s), a new vehicle for the Fire Chief (F-250), and a new vehicle for the Deputy Fire Marshal (F-150). In addition, the F-350 and F-250 models being replaced will be retained by the Fire Department and “upfitted” with lift kits and specialized equipment to be utilized as high water response vehicles.
The Deputy Fire Marshal’s vehicle that is being replaced is a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe with over 105,000 miles. Due to the mileage, that vehicle has required repair costs that have made it fiscally responsible to replace the vehicle.
The purchase of these vehicles is included in the adopted budget, along with additional funds to be utilized for the installation of emergency equipment and necessary tools to place these emergency vehicles in service.
This purchase will be completed through Silsbee Ford utilizing the HGACBuy Cooperative Purchasing Program.
Fiscal/Budgetary Impact:
These vehicles are included in the FY2018-19 budget for the Fire Department (budget account 10-304-4906) and the Fire Marshal’s Office (10-307-4906).
F-150 Deputy Fire Marshal $ 30,922.25
F-250 Fire Chief $ 45,848.25
F-350 Grass/Booster Trucks $ 91,530.50 ($45,765.25 each)
Total (including $600 HGAC Fee) $ 168,301.00
Recommended action:
Staff recommends approval of this purchase.