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CR 92-108 Fire Department Pumping Apparatus .. ",,' . 1" Y \ 0 V '" ~ ..y '" o p ~ K \ May 13, 1992 Council Report 92-10~ BID AWARD FIRE DEPARTMENT PUMPING APPARATUS Proposed Action staff recommends adoption of the following motion: II Award the bid for .one (1) Fire Department Pumpinq Apparatus to Custom Fire Apparatus Inc. at a net cost of $222,440.00". Overview Bid opening for the Pumping Apparatus was held at the Hopkins Fire station on April 30, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. Three bids were received. Custom Fire Apparatus of Osceola, WI, General Fire Safety, Wyoming, MN and Emergency One of Ocala, FL, which was represented by Minnesota Conway of Edina, MN. The Fire Department Truck Committee reviewed all the bids and found both Custom Fire Apparatus and General Fire Safety to be in compliance with the fire department's specifications. Emergency One took many exceptions to the truck specifications. Primary Issues to Consider o Is the Custom Fire Apparatus bid competitive and in the best interest of the City of Hopkins? o How will the new Pumping Apparatus be funded? Supportinq Information o Detailed background o Analysis of Issues o Custom Fire Apparatus bid available for your inspection (\ ....) ~ Q' 1Q "~",~/C'0~... '-~Jt ' ~~' Dave Klocek, Fire Chlef .~, .... CR 92-109 Page 2 Primary Issues to Consider o Is the Custom Fire Apparatus bid competitive and in the best interest of the city of Hopkins? Custom Fire Apparatus was low bid by $5,235.00 and met all bid specifications. The truck that is to be replaced and is offered for trade in is Engine 7, a 1968 Pirsch Pumper now 25 years old. Engine 7 needs maintenance and does not meet the fire suppression needs of the department. The replacement truck is planned for 30 years of service. Custom Fire Apparatus is a reputable manufacturer of fire apparatus and staff feels the bid is competitive. o How will the fire pumper be funded? The truck is on the equipment replacement schedule for 1992. The net amount budgeted is $232,500.00. Suooortinq Information o Detailed Background Comoanv Model Bid Price Custom Fire Apparatus 1992 Peterbuilt $230,440.00 Inc. 1500 GPM Pumper Trade In (7,000.00) Net Cost $222,440.00 General Fire Safety 1992 Peterbuilt $232,675.00 1500 GPM Pumper Trade In (7,500.00) Antilock +2,500.00 Break System Net Cost $227,675.00 Emergency One 1992 Hush Custom $255,987.00 Trade In (3,000) Free AIC -(2,000) NetCost $250,987.00 Amount budgeted in the Equipment Replacement Schedule $ 232,500.00 Amount Under Budget 10,600.00 Custom Fire Apparatus and General Fire Safety met the bid ~ specifications without taking any exceptions. , - To: Steve Mielke From: Dave Klocek Date: Thursday, April 2, 1992 Subject: Replacement of Engine 7 The fire department has been working with various fire apparatus manufacturing companies developing specifications for a new pumping apparatus. Engine 7, is a 1968 Peter Pirsch pumper that has served the City of Hopkins well for the past 25 years. It is now time to replace this truck. The new specifications are designed to meet the NFPA 1901 standards for fire , department pumping apparatus. The new truck will meet the needs of the City well into the future and will be in service for the next 30 years. The design of the new truck will provide 6 seat belted positions for firefighters, 4 pre-connected hose lines for rapid fire attack, and a deck mounted deluge gun. \ We have taken a new approach to the disposal of Engine 7 which will become surplus and must be sold as is. All bidders will be required in the bid invitation to offer a trade-in value for Engine 7 with their bid on the new truck. This has been proven successful in other cities and seems to bring the best price for the used truck. Bid opening is set for 7:00 p.m. on April 30, 1992 at the fire station. If we order the new truck in May of 1992, we would not take delivery until the winter of 1993. Manufacturing companies are requiring at least 200 working days after delivery of the chassis to complete the finished apparatus. The cost of this new pumper should be within the funds budgeted in the equipment replacement schedule. .