CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Waive the applicable provisions of the Naperville Procurement Code and Award Procurement 17-086, Fire Engine Replacements, to Fire Services, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $693,308 and for a 10 year term and to Global Emergency Products for an amount not to exceed $737,300 and for a ten year term, for a total award of $1,430,608. (Requires six positive votes.)
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DEPARTMENT: Fire Department
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Puknaitis, Fire Chief
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
The Fire Department's fleet includes nine fire engines (also known as pumper trucks), which are responsible for transporting firefighter paramedics and essential firefighting and emergency medical equipment safely to the scene of fire, medical, rescue, vehicular accidents and other emergencies. Once on scene, the fire engine is responsible for providing water at the appropriate pressure to allow firefighters to effectively and efficiently extinguish fires in structures, vehicles, open spaces, and other facilities. Seven of the nine units are front line vehicles placed at the fire stations to respond to these emergencies on a daily basis. The remaining two engines are reserve vehicles used to temporarily fill in for a front-line vehicle while it is being serviced or for training purposes.
The life cycle of a fire engine is typically 10-15 years depending upon usage, condition, repair costs, and fiscal constraints. The Fire Department and Department of Public Works (DPW) evaluate the maintenance records, vehicle condition, and the vehicle's assessed value to determine when a vehicle is ready to be replaced. The timeline for the manufacture and delivery of a fire engine is typically ten to twelve months. As a result, the planning for the purchase of a new fire engine typically begins twelve to twenty-four months in advance of when an order is placed.
DISCUSSION:
During the CY2016 budget process, the Fire Department brought forth th...
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