HomeMy WebLinkAbout23. 20-321 JULY 14, 2020 20-321 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: APPROVE PURCHASE OF FIRE TRAINING DRILL TOWER FROM
AFFORDABLE DRILL TOWERS, LLC FOR OSHKOSH FIRE
DEPARTMENT ($83,955.00)
INITIATED BY: PURCHASING DIVISION
WHEREAS, the Council previously approved waiving of purchasing
requirements to obtain a fire training drill tower that is best suited to the operation/safety
needs and budgetary requirements of the City of Oshkosh; and
WHEREAS, a selection committee of Fire Department personnel researched fire
training drill towers and recommends the fire training drill tower from Affordable Drill
Towers, LLC.
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 a fire training drill tower with
fire suppression system, roof props and rope rescue capabilities from:
AFFORDABLE DRILL TOWERS LLC
12126 Roxie Drive
Austin, TX 78729
Total: $83,955.00
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. 0323-0230-7214-63006 Buildings-Fire Training Facility Drill
Tower
Oshkosh
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Jon G.Urben, General Services Manager
DATE. July 7, 2020
RE. Approve Purchase of Fire Training Drill Tower to Affordable Drill Towers, LLC for
Oshkosh Fire Department ($83,955.00)
BACKGROUND
The 2020 CIP allocated $84,000 for the Fire Department to purchase a fire training drill tower. At their
June 23, 2020 meeting the Common Council approved waiving the purchasing requirements of Section
12-10 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code as appropriate to obtain a fire training drill tower that is best suited
to the operational/safety needs and budgetary requirements of the City
ANALYSIS
A selection committee of Fire Department personnel searched for free standing fire training drill towers
that included fire suppression systems, roof props and rope rescue capabilities, all within the budgetary
requirements. After an exhaustive review, the committee concluded that the fire training drill tower
from Affordable Drill Towers, LLC, was the only tower on the market that best fit the operational/safety
needs and the budgetary requirements for this unit. Affordable Drill Towers, LLC is the sole authorized
distributor/provider of this type of equipment for the United States.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total fiscal impact for the fire training drill tower from Affordable Drill Towers, LLC is $83,955.00.
The 2020 CIP allocated $84,000 for this unit. This purchase will be charged to A/N# 0323 0230 7214
63006 (Buildings-Fire Training Facility Drill Tower).
RECOMMENDATION
Purchasing recommends the Common Council approve the purchase of a 34' California Drill Tower unit
and equipment for $83,955.00 from Affordable Drill Towers, LLC, 12126 Roxie Drive, Austin, Texas,
78729 Please direct any questions on this purchase to Fire Chief Mike Stanley
Respectfully Submitted, Approved.
Jon G.Urben, General Services Manager Mark A. Rohloff, City Manager
City Hall,215 Church Avenue P.O Box 1130 Oshkosh,WI 54903-1130 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us