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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Christopher Linville, Superintendent of Fleet Operations
DATE: October, 16 2025
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the purchase of a Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) with patient compartment from Alternative Support Apparatus LLC. for $61,485.
PURPOSE:
To ensure that the Aurora Fire Department has adequate equipment to perform their duties.
BACKGROUND:
This vehicle is to be used as a supplemental response / transport vehicle at large-scale events and mass gatherings of people. The small size of this vehicle allows it to be more maneuverable than a full-size ambulance, providing greater access through crowds. The rugged design allows for greater operability in off-road and rough terrain rescue or disaster scenarios, providing access to areas that would otherwise be inaccessible to an ambulance. The design and layout of the patient care area of this vehicle provides improved function and safety for the paramedic as he/she provides care for the patient as they are moved to an ambulance for transport from the scene. Though this vehicle complies with DOT regulations and is capable of being driven on roadways, this is supplemental to providing rescue / EMS care in specific situations and is not a replacement for an ambulance.
DISCUSSION:
The City published the bid opportunity (#25-201)on September 2, 2025 with only one response received on September 25, 2025.
Alternative Support Apparatus LLC, located in Midvale, Ohio is the lowest and responsive bidder
The proposed UTV is an approved 2025 decision package.
Funding will be drawn from Account 255-3033-422.63-51.
Alternative Support Apparatus LLC has no outstanding debt with the city.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council adopts a resolution to purchase a Utility Task Vehicle for the Aurora Fire Department.
cc: Infrastructure and Technology Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the purchase of a Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) with patient compartment from Alternative Support Apparatus LLC. for $61,485.
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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 small size of this Utility Task Vehicle is more maneuverable than a full-size ambulance, providing greater access through crowds; and
WHEREAS, the rugged design allows for greater operability in off-road and rough terrain rescue or disaster scenarios, providing access to areas that would otherwise be inaccessible to an ambulance; and
WHERAS, The City published the bid opportunity (#25-201)on September 2, 2025 with only one response received on September 25, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Alternative Support Apparatus LLC, located in Midvale, Ohio is the lowest and responsive bidder; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Utility Task Vehicle is an approved 2025 decision package; and
WHEREAS, funding will be drawn from Account 255-3033-422.63-51; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: The City Council adopts a resolution authorizing the purchase of a Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) with patient compartment from Alternative Support Apparatus LLC. for $61,485 which is hereto and made a part hereof and the Director of Purchasing shall issue the necessary order.