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Resolution to Ratify the Issuance of an Emergency Purchase Order to Sutphen Corporation for the Repair of Ann Arbor Fire Department Tower 1 by the City Administrator ($79,392.35)
Memorandum
The attached resolution ratifies and approves the emergency issuance of a purchase order to Sutphen Corporation for the repair of Tower 1 (#1080), the Ann Arbor Fire Department's front line aerial platform apparatus, by the City Administrator. The emergency authorization was provided as this is a front line fire apparatus and the vehicle's repair and return to service is a priority.
On July 31st, the Fire Department was responding to a vehicular accident on I-94 and Tower 1 was parked in a position to protect on-scene emergency response personnel. While in this "protect" position, the apparatus was struck by a semi-truck and two passenger vehicles causing significant damage to the fire apparatus.
The vehicle was assessed by Fleet staff and local fire apparatus repair professionals and it was determined that the apparatus needed to be returned to the manufacturer for further assessment and needed repairs. The 2013 Sutphen Tower was towed to the Sutphen repair facility in Columbus Ohio and the initial repair estimate is $61,071.04. Additional work may be necessary as Sutphen disassembles the unit in preparation for repair. Fire apparatus repairs are costly so the amount of the purchase order was increased by 30% to $79,392.35 to cover additional work if it is needed.
Sutphen Corporation complies with the requirements of the City's Prevailing Wage, Living Wage and Non-Discrimination ordinances.
Budget and Fiscal Impact: Adequate funding for the repair work has been budgeted in the approved FY19 Fleet Services Operations and Maintenance Budget. Like all repairs, the cost of this work will be passed through to the FY19 General Fund Fire Department Operations and Maintenance Budget.
Staff
Prepared by: Matthew J. Kulhanek, Fleet & Facility Manager
Reviewed by: ...
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