HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 051-99 Fire Apparatus Buy A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
AUTHORIZING A WAIVER OF THE COMPETITIVE BID REQUIREMENT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF FIRE APPARATUS EQUIPMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin has adopted a Purchasing System which is intended to establish efficient procedures
for the purchase of equipment and other materials; and
WHEREAS, the City Purchasing system also is to serve as a means to secure equipment for the City at the least
possible cost commensurate with the level of quality required; and
WHEREAS, subject to City Council approval, Section 2.36.050 of the Dublin Municipal Code authorizes exceptions
to the competitive bid process; and
,,WHEREAS, an exemption to the bid process may be authorized in the event that an item has been previously bid by
another public agency or upon a four-fifths approval of the City Council for the purchase of vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the City of Los Angeles in March of 1998 selected Ladder Towers, Inc. to deliver 22 tractor drawn
ladder trucks, after conducting a bid process for additions to their fleet; and
WHEREAS, Ladder Towers, Inc. has offered to extend the order to allow the City of Dublin to purchase a 100' LTI
tractor drawn ladder truck, pursuant to the bid conducted by the City of Los Angeles and as modified by the
Alameda County Fire Department standard specifications; and
WHEREAS, the City will realize savings associated with foregoing a formal bid process and delivery of the new
apparatus in a timely manner; and
WHEREAS, Alameda County Fire Department as well as the City of San Leandro, have both purchased tractor
drawn ladder trucks and there are potential benefits from maintaining and utilizing similar equipment; and
WHEREAS, due to a current production slot vacancy Ladder Towers, Inc. can commit to delivery within 6 months
of the order.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin pursuant to Section 2.36.050
of the Municipal Code (as amended); hereby waives the requirement for a competitive bid and authorizes the
purchase of a 100' tractor drawn aerial apparatus from Ladder Towers, Inc. pursuant to negotiation and based upon
a bid awarded by the City of Los Angeles and the Alameda County Fire Department Standard Specifications (base
vehicle price is $593,388.61 including sales tax).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager and or his designee is hereby authorized to execute any
necessary agreements, purchase orders, or other documents required to arrange for the purchase and delivery of the
ladder truck.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of March, 1999.
AYES:
Councilmembers Howard, Lockhart, McCormick, Zika and Mayor Houston
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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