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Resolution to Authorize the Purchase of a 2022 Pierce Custom Enforcer Class A Pumper Fire Apparatus from Halt Fire Inc. (Sourcewell - $662,453.00)
Memorandum
The attached resolution authorizes the purchase of one 2022 Pierce Custom Enforcer Class A Pumper at a cost of $662,453.00 through the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing program (contract #113021) for use by the Safety Services Area, Fire Department.
Under the Fire Chief's apparatus plan, once the new pumper is placed into service in early 2024, a 2011 Crimson engine (#1073) will be moved from frontline service to itinerant (reserve) service. One of the two current itinerant units, both 2005 Spartan engines (#1070 and #1071) will be sold at auction. The unit being sold at auction will be determined based on vehicle condition at the time.
Pierce Manufacturing Inc. was awarded Contract Number 113021 by the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing program for fire service apparatus. The City's purchasing unit has reviewed the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing program and found that it meets the requirements of the City of Ann Arbor for competitive and fair purchasing. Halt Fire Inc., Wixom, Michigan, is the approved local vendor for Pierce fire apparatus.
The new pumper will be equipped with the latest in idle reduction technology by Pierce. The system integrates lithium-ion batteries and a diesel engine control system to allow up to one hour of vehicle operations for user-defined mission critical on-scene loads and for HVAC climate control with the engine shut down. This system will result in lower fuel usage, less engine wear, lower noise levels, and zero emissions when operating under lithium-ion power. The Office of Sustainability and Innovation has agreed to fund the upgrade for the idle reduction technology in the amount of $27,743.00.
The resolution includes an approximately 3% build contingency of $20,000.00 to cover potential change orders during fabrication to be approved by the City Admi...
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