HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 135-97 Buy Fire ApparatusRESOLUTION NO. 135 - 97
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ~ 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 intend~ to establish efficient proc~ures
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, exceptions to the competitive bid process are authorized in the event
that an item has been previously bid by another public agency; and
WHEREAS, the City of Oakland has conducted a competitive bid process to select a manufacturer ora Triple
Combination Pumper Fire Engine; and
WHEREAS, the City of Oakland in December of 1996 selected Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. to deliver 7 Pierce
"Quantum" Fire Engines; and
WHEREAS, Pierce Manufacturing has offered to extend the order to allow the City of Dublin to purchase one
Quantum Fire Engine, pursuant to the bid conducted bythe C/ty of Oakland and as modified bythe Alameda County
Fire Department standard specifications; and
WHEREAS, the City will realize savings associated with foregoing a formal bid process; and
WHEREAS, Alameda County Fire Department as well as the City of San Lean&o, have both purchased Pierce
Engines and there are potential benefits from maintaining and utilizing similar equipment; and
WHEREAS, due to a current production slot vacancy Pierce can commit to delivery within 135 days o£the order,
making the emergency equipment available for service to the comm~mity earlier than would be otherwise possible.
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
p~chase of a Triple Combination Pumper Fire Engine from Pierce Manufacturing, pursuant to negotiation and based
upon a bid awarded by the City of Oakland and the Alameda County Fire Department Standard Specifications (Base
price including sales tax is $289,169.31).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that City Staff are hereby authorized to execute any necessary agreements,
purchase orders, or other documents required to arrange for the purchase and delivery ofthe Fire Engine.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of November, 1997.
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Barnes
ABSTAIN: None
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Councilmembers Burton, Howard, Lockhart and Mayor Houston
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