HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-86.docMARCH 25, 2003 03-86 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE:
INITIATED BY:
WAIVE BIDS & PURCHASE FIRE ENGINE FOR
OSHKOSH FIRE DEPARTMENT
PURCHASING DIVISION
WHEREAS, the Fire Department is desirous of acquiring a fire engine; and
WHEREAS, the vehicle specified has features available only from Pierce
Manufacturing, Inc. that are critical to the functionality of the apparatus; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to standardize the fire vehicle fleet to maximize efficiency
and safety and the specified apparatus is compatible with current apparatus in use in the
fleet; and
WHEREAS, in order to meet these objectives it is necessary to purchase the fire
engine from PIERCE MANUFACTURING, INC., and
WHEREAS, section 12-10 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code allows for the waiving of
bids to accomplish the above purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the proper City officials are hereby authorized and directed to waive bids and
to purchase a fire engine from:
PIERCE MANUFACTURING, INC.
PO Box 2017
Appleton, WI 54913
Pierce Quantum 1500 G.P.M. Engine Total:
$330,073.00
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. 323-0230-7210-06303 - Equipment Fund - Fire Engine
FIRE APPARATUS & EQUIPMENT, INC.
Mgrch 5, 2003
Chief Tim Franz
Oshkosh Fir~ Dept.
101 Court Street
Oshkosh, WI 54901
Dear Chief Franz,
I have made the following changes to the proposal sent to you on February
17th:
1) Deleted all five ladders
2) Changed pike poles to one 8 ft., one 12 ft. and one 16 ft.
3) Changed the quantity of shelves to 6
4) Added one roll out tray in the rear step compartment
· -: 5) Deleted the foam system except for the 20 gallon tank ·
The new total cost would be $340,522.00 with no payment until delivery.
You may deduct $5,304.00 ifa chassis payment of $176,791.00 is made
approximately 90 days before completion.
If the entire amount is paid at the time of order, the total cost would be
$330,073.00.
Delivery is still at 6.5 to 7.5 months from the date of order.
As always, call if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Scott Niles
W10622 School Road Fremont, WI 54940
(920) 667-4747 Fax (920) 667-4211