HomeMy WebLinkAboutD. MARTIN APPARATUS - NEW FIRE ENGINECity of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
Dale I REFERENCE I SUBJECT: Recommendation to approve the purchase of a new PAGE
NUMBER _ Fire En me for the Fire De artment
March 4, 2008 B p Page 1 of 1
RECOMMENDATION:
The Fire Department recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of a new 1500 GPM Pierce
Velocity Fire Engine from Martin Apparatus of Dallas, Texas with HGAC pricing in the amount of
$449,144.
BACKGROUND:.
The Fire Department solicited bids from HGAC, aCo-op for cooperative purchasing without formal
bidding pursuant to the authority granted by Chapter 791, Section 791.025 government Code, I'.T.C.A., from
Hall-Mark Fire Apparatus (E-One) and Martin Apparatus (Pierce) and for a similarly equipped Fire
Engine with a 1500 GPM Pump. Martin Apparatus estimates delivery at 6-7 month, Hall-Mark estimates
delivery at 7-9 months. Quotes received including HGAC Fees are as follows:
Martin Apparatus of Dallas, Tezas
Martin Apparatus of Dallas, Texas
Martin Apparatus of Dallas, Texas
Hall-Mark Fire Apparatus of Lewisville, Texas
100%prepaydiscount 8449,144
Chassis prepay discount $458,578
$465,655
$469,525
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
Funds were budgeted in FY 2007-2008 is the amount of $450,000 Account #625-1801-522-93.00 for the purchase
this equipment.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY:
The Fire Department recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of a new 1500 GPM Pierce
Velocity Fire Engine from Martin Apparatus of Dallas, Texas with HGAC pricing in the amount of
$449,1 4. 1J ~ n ~,
LARR D. RICHARD, FIRE CHIEF ~ REBECCA UNDERHILL, FINANCE DIRECTOR
PURCHASING MANAGER
PREPARED BY:LDR/df
APPROVED BY
CITY MANAGER
DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL
APPROVED
OTHER (DESCRIBE)
PROCESSED BY
CITY SECRETARY