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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Don Davids, Asst. Chief of Support Services Aurora Fire Dept.
DATE: December 1, 2015
SUBJECT:
Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One (1) 2016 Wheeled Coach, Ford F-450 Type I Ambulance for the Amount of $210,137.00 from Fire Service Inc
PURPOSE:
To purchase one (1) 2016 Wheeled Coach, Ford F-450 Type I ambulance, from Fire Service Inc. to replace a 2008 ambulance that has reached the end of its service life as recommended by Equipment Services.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Aurora Equipment Services Department has provided AFD with an equipment replacement schedule to maintain safe, effective and dependable ambulances to provide the citizens of Aurora with a high level of Emergency Medical Services. This ambulance purchase will help maintain that high level of service and meet the equipment replacement schedule.
DISCUSSION:
The Aurora Fire Department wishes to replace Medic RM 5 which is a 2008 ambulance that has exceeded its service life as recommended by Equipment Services.
Fire Service Inc. is the area dealer for the Wheeled Coach brand ambulance. The City of Aurora purchased one Wheeled Coach ambulance from Fire Service Inc. in 2015 (resolution R15-017). That sales contract allows the City of Aurora the option to purchase additional units at a discount to current pricing.
We request the ability to exercise this right and purchase an additional ambulance based on that language. Funds are available in the 2016 SHAPE fund account # 255-3033-422.75-30 for this purchase.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Providing a high level of Emergency Medical Service delivery requires a safe and dependable fleet of ambulances to meet this objective. Replacing an older ambulance with a new model, will reduce maintenance and repair costs and allow for new technology and space to continue to provide high quality service.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the finance Committee accept the tag on bid from Fire Service Inc. to purchase a 2016 Wheeled Coach, Ford F-450 Type I ambulance from them in the amount of $ 210,137.00.
cc: Alderman O’Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Mesiacos, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing the purchase of One (1) 2016 Wheeled Coach Ford F-450 type 1 ambulance. From, Fire Services, Inc., St. John, Indiana In the amount of $210,137.00 for the Aurora Fire Department.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, The Aurora Fire Department desires to replace one 2006 model year ambulance to maintain critical levels of response time and emergency services; and:
WHEREAS, The City of Aurora purchased an ambulance from Fire Service Inc in 2015(resolution R15-017) and that purchase included language that allowed a “tag on” for additional purchases; and
WHEREAS, Fire Services, Inc., has documented the 2016 Ford F-450 chassis is currently available and applicable costs; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Aurora Code Section 2-335(a)(3)(6) the Fire Department desires to purchase one (1) Wheeled Coach Ford F-450 type 1 ambulance from Fire Services, Inc., St. John, Indiana; and
WHEREAS, the 2016 City Budget shall provide adequate funding for this item in SHAPE fund account # 255-3033-422.75-30)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: does hereby authorize the purchase of one (1) 2016 Wheeled Coach Ford F-450 type 1 ambulance from Fire Services, Inc., St. John, Indiana in the amount of $210,137.00 for the Aurora Fire Department and does hereby further authorize its Director of Purchasing to issue the necessary orders to implement purchase of same.