HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 138-13 Purchase Fire Engine RESOLUTION NO. 138 - 13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
AUTHORIZING STAFF.TO PURCHASE ONE FIRE ENGINE
THROUGH PURCHASING CONTRACT WITH THE ALAMEDA COUNTY
WHEREAS, the City requires the purchase of fire apparatus for fire services operations; and
WHEREAS, the City follows a process of periodically replacing vehicles based upon the age
and condition of the vehicles; and ,
WHEREAS, appropriations is included in the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Fire Vehicles and
Apparatus Internal Service Fund for the replacement of one fire engine; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.36.100(B)(9) of the Dublin Municipal Code allows for exception to the
competitive bid process when another public agency has administered a competitive bidding process
and has a current valid agreement for the same or substantially similar consultant or professional
services, general services, supplies or equipment; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.36.100(B)(4) of the Dublin Municipal Code allows for exception to the
competitive bid process when a contract or purchase involves goods of a technical nature, which it
would be difficult for a vendor to bid on a standard set of specifications; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that significant benefits are possible by authorizing Staff to
purchase the need fire engine through purchasing contract with the Alameda County and sole
sourcing the outfitting of the apparatus unit to the Alameda County Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, reserve engine 161 (VIN # 4PICA02GXMA000146) will be retired from the City's
fleet when the replacement engine is in service; and
WHEREAS, the City Council authorizes the purchase of one fire engine through the contract
with Alameda County with Pierce Manufacturing Inc., sole sourcing the outfitting of the apparatus unit
to the Alameda County Fire Department as provided for under Chapter 2.36 of the Dublin Municipal
Code; and donating the retired reserve fire engine to the Alameda County Fire Department finds that
significant benefits are possible by authorizing Staff to purchase the need fire engine through
purchasing contract with the Alameda County and sole sourcing the outfitting of the apparatus unit to
the Alameda County Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, the action taken by this resolution shall approve the disposal of the reserve fire
engine.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does
hereby authorizes the City Manager to:
1. Purchase one fire engine through the contract with Alameda County with Pierce
Manufacturing Inc. (Procurement Contract No. 4627).
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2. Sole source the outfitting of the new fire engine to the Alameda County Fire
Department.
3. Dispose reserve fire engine 161.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of August, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Biddle, Gupta, Hart, Haubert, and Mayor Sbranti
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None / i
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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