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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Don Davids, Asst. Chief of Support Services Aurora Fire Dept.
DATE: January 25, 2018
SUBJECT:
Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One (1) 2018 Wheeled Coach Ford F-450 Type I Ambulance for the Amount of $245,058.00 from Fire Service Inc.
PURPOSE:
To purchase one (1) 2018 Wheeled Coach Ford F-450 Type I ambulance, from Fire Service Inc. to replace a 2012 ambulance that has reached the end of its service life as recommended by Equipment Services.
BACKGROUND:
The Aurora Fire Department routinely replaces vehicles that have exceeded their service life for a frontline vehicle as recommended by Equipment Services. Medic 10 which is a 2012 ambulance has met the criteria for replacement. Medic 10 will become a reserve ambulance and the department will trade in a 2010 (RM5) unit. Fire Services Inc. has evaluated RM5 and has agreed to accept it as a trade in vehicle for a credit of $ 7,100.00.
DISCUSSION:
Fire Service Inc. is the area dealer for the Wheeled Coach brand ambulance. The City of Aurora purchased a Wheeled Coach ambulance from Fire Service Inc. in April of 2017. The Fire Service contract with the City of Aurora contains language that allows the right to add additional units to that contract. The 2017 pricing included a significant discount because of a multiple unit purchase that this vehicle did not receive and a Ford chassis price increase of $2094.00.
We request the ability to exercise this right and purchase an additional ambulance based on that language. Funds are available in account 255-3033-422.75-30 for this purchase.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Maintaining a safe and dependable emergency response fleet, enhances the ability of the Aurora Fire Department to provide emergency medical services to the citizens of Aurora.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the finance Committee accept the tag on bid (paragraph 10) from Fire Service Inc. to purchase a 2018 Wheeled Coach, Ford F-450 Type I ambulance from them in the amount of $ 245,058.00.
cc: Alderman O’Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mesiacos
Alderman Bugg
Alderman Mervine, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the purchase of One (1) 2018 Wheeled Coach Ford F-450 type 1 ambulance. From Fire Services Inc., St. John, Indiana In the amount of $245,058.00 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 has been authorized replace ambulances on a schedule designed to maintain critical levels of response time and emergency services; and
WHEREAS, , Resolution # R17-168 on May 23rd, 2017 authorized the purchase of one (1) 2017 Wheeled Coach Ford F-450 type 1 ambulance for the Aurora Fire Department from Fire Services, Inc., St. John, Indiana. That contract included language that allowed a “tag on” for additional purchases; and
WHEREAS, Fire Services Inc., has documented the 2018 Ford F-450 chassis is currently available and applicable costs. And the 2018 City Budget contains adequate funding for this item in account # 255-3033-422.75-30)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois does hereby authorize the purchase of one (1) 2018 Wheeled Coach Ford F-450 type 1 ambulance from Fire Services, Inc., St. John, Indiana in the amount of $245,058.00 and approve the trade in of vehicle RM5 for the Aurora Fire Department and does hereby further authorize its Director of Purchasing to issue the necessary orders to implement purchase of same.