Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Fire Medical                              

TO:	Mike Wildgen City Manager
FROM:	James A. McSwain Chief
Date:	August 9, 2005
RE:	Quint Purchase

Background - During the April 7, 2004 City Commission study session, the Fire/Medical Department briefed the commission on our request for consideration of the Station No. 5 and a Quint fire apparatus. Staff received direction at that time from the Commission to move forward with the purchase of a Quint.  A quint is a fire engine and a ladder combined.  This vehicle will be an addition to our current fleet of three quints.

Current Status - Specifications were developed for a 75’ Quint and put out for bid with a bid closing date of July 12, 2005. The following is summary of the companies:

	Conrad Fire (E-One)	Midwest Vehicle Professionals (Pierce)	Emergency Fire Equipment (Crimson)	Smeal Fire Apparatus (Smeal)
Net Bid with Discounts	$625,605.00	$638,156.00	$659,932	$699,691.00
Loose Equipment	0	41,000	3,4387	37,912.00
Bid Price	$625,605.00	$679,156.00	$694,319.00	$737,603.00
Options		6,515.00
Total Bid Price		$685,671.00

●          Review of Specifications – A comprehensive review of the bids from the four manufactures revealed only Midwest Vehicle Professionals – Pierce met the intent of the specifications.  The remaining three manufactures bids did not meet major requirements and therefore we recommend they be excluded. Specifications that were not met or addressed include different engine than specified, lack of cabinet space to store equipment, reduced weight parameters, which restricted required water and hose capacity.

●          Options –We would like to purchase the following options:

                        Add –

                                    Additional tip load and gpm flow                 $3,418.00

                                    Roll Sensing System                                  $1,200.00

                                    Side Roll Protection                                    $6,300.00

                                    Ladder Rescue Eye Attachment                   $300.00

                                    4” Rear Waterway inlet/outlet                     $3,812.00

                                                                                                      $15,030.00

                        Delete –

                                    Lighted Inclometer                                         $665.00

                                    Filter Package                                                $850.00

                                    Extended 2yr Warranty                               $6,363.00

                                    1^st Annual Aerial Test                                     $637.00

<$ 8,515.00>

                        Net Difference                                                         $6,515.00

Action Item Staff is requesting the following items be placed on a City Commission agenda for consideration.

· Authorize staff to purchase a Quint from Midwest Vehicle Professionals, Inc. (Pierce) in the amount of $685,671and adopt a resolution authorizing $685,671debt authority.

Please let Deputy Chief Bradford or me know if you require any further information.