HomeMy WebLinkAbout08. 20-68 FEBRUARY 25, 2020 20-68 RESOLUTION
(CARRIED 6-0 LOST LAID OVER WITHDRAWN )
PURPOSE: APPROVE PURCHASE OF HOLMATRO VEHICLE EXTRICATION
COMPONENT REPLACEMENTS FROM JEFFERSON FIRE &
SAFETY, INC. FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT ($34,604.00)
INITIATED BY: PURCHASING
WHEREAS, the Fire Department is in need of replacing one of the Holmatro
hydraulic tools used for vehicle extrication; and
WHEREAS,purchasing Holmatro equipment would ensure standardization of the
tools for fire department personnel; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson Fire & Safety, Inc. is the only factory authorized sales and
services distributor for Holmatro rescue equipment in the State of Wisconsin.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the proper City officials are hereby authorized and directed pursuant to
Section 12-11 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code to purchase one replacement Holmatro
Vehicle Extraction unit from:
JEFFERSON FIRE & SAFETY INC.
7620 Donna Drive
Middleton, WI 53562
Total: $34,604.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City officials are hereby authorized
and directed to enter into an appropriate agreement for the purpose of same. Money for
this purpose is hereby appropriated from:
Acct. No. 0235-0230-6538-20568 Fire Fighting Equipment
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Oshkosh
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Jon G.Urben, General Services Manager
DATE: February 13,2020
RE: Approve Purchase of Holmatro Vehicle Extrication Component Replacements to Jefferson
Fire&Safety, Inc. for Fire Department($34,604.00)
BACKGROUND
The Fire Department utilizes three sets of Holmatro hydraulic tools for vehicle extrication. These units
are used to cut through and/or open vehicles to extricate victims during emergency situations. One of
these units has become obsolete and cannot be used on more modem vehicles and needs to be replaced.
The recommended solution is to replace the one unit with a new battery operated set of extrication tools
that will enhance the portability and efficiency of extrication abilities. The Fire Department is
recommending Holmatro equipment for the replacement tools and components. Purchasing's review
concluded Holmatro equipment would ensure standardization of the tools for fire department personnel
and recommends this purchase qualify as a purchasing exception to the competitive bidding
requirements under Section 12-11 of the Municipal Code.
ANALYSIS
Working with Fire Department staff, Purchasing's review confirmed the only factory authorized sales
and services distributor for Holmatro rescue equipment in the State of Wisconsin is Jefferson Fire &
Safety, Inc. Staff solicited a quote from Jefferson Fire&Safety,Inc. for the Holmatro equipment.
FISCAL IMPACT
The cost for the Holmatro equipment from Jefferson Fire & Safety Inc. is $34,604.00. The Fire
Department's Extrication Equipment Donation Fund has sufficient funds for this project. This project
will be charged to 07070071 4952 80901.
RECOMMENDATION
Section 12-11 of the Municipal Code provides that subject to approval of the City Manager, purchases
may be made without following a formal competitive bidding process when the purchase is from only
one source of supply or when standardization or compatibility is the overriding consideration. In
accordance with Section 12-11 of the Municipal Code and with approval by the City Manager,Purchasing
recommends the Common Council approve this purchase from Jefferson Fire &Safety Inc., 7620 Donna
Drive, Middleton,WI 53562, in the amount of$34,604.00.
City Hall,215 Church Avenue P.O.Box 1 130 Oshkosh,WI 54903-1130 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us
Respectfully Submitted, Approved:
Jon G.Urben, General Services Manager Mark A.Rohloff, City Manager