Submitted By: Christina Guy
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Presentation By: John King
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Department: Fleet
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve the purchase of fire apparatus for Ocala Fire Rescue from Matheny Motor Truck Co. in the amount of $2,610,606
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
As outlined in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget, Fleet Management recommends the acquisition of new and replacement fire apparatus to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness within Ocala Fire Rescue. The following purchases are proposed:
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PRIORITY |
FY 2024-2025 VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT LIST |
DEPARTMENT |
AMOUNT |
CONTRACT |
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10 |
F550 Rescue (Qty 3) |
Fire |
1,145,838 |
FSA23-VEF17.0 |
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11 |
Typhoon Pumper |
Fire |
814,206 |
FSA23-VEF17.0 |
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12 |
Air Rehab Truck |
Fire |
650,562 |
FSA23-VEF17.0 |
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Total |
2,610,606 |
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FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
The fire apparatus recommended for replacement have reached the end of service life. These purchases will reduce vehicle downtime and improve departmental efficiency.
As a political subdivision of the state of Florida, the City of Ocala qualifies as an eligible user of direct purchase contracts solicited and negotiated by the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA). Purchasing Agreement No. FSA23-VEF17.0 was awarded by FSA for an initial contract term commencing April 1, 2023 and ending March 31, 2025.
Cooperative purchasing programs are comprised of member cities, counties, and other public agencies nationwide who aggregate their members’ purchasing power to achieve greater volume discounts. The underlying solicitation for the foregoing cooperative purchasing agreements has been evaluated and determined by the City’s Procurement Department to be cost-effective and to afford best value.
Staff recommends approval of the purchase of the above equipment for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 through the use of Florida Sheriff’s Association cooperative purchasing agreement FSA23-VEF17.0.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding is budgeted in accounts #092-019-602-522-66-64010 & 120-019-602-522-66-64010 and was presented as part of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 - Fleet Capital Improvement Plan.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
These goods were procured in compliance with the City’s procurement policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This agreement will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
• Table
• Deny