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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue The Attached Purchase Order Between Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. And The City Of Hollywood For The Purchase Of A 2015 Pierce 105' Velocity Aerial Ladder Apparatus In The Estimated Amount Of $903,235.00.
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the Attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The Department of Fire Rescue and Beach Safety desires to purchase a 2015 Pierce 105' velocity aerial ladder apparatus.
Significant time and resources have been invested by Fire Department staff into reviewing the purchase of a new Aerial Ladder Apparatus.
Staff reviewed several different makes and models of Aerial Ladder Apparatus.
The 2015 Pierce 105' Velocity Aerial Ladder was determined to meet the needs of the Fire Rescue Department in order to provide fire suppression support and mitigation for standardization and compatibility.
This Aerial Apparatus will replace a 1994 Aerial with an excess of one hundred thousand (100,000) road miles that is currently being used as a frontline fire suppression apparatus.
By acquiring the 2015 Pierce 105' Velocity Aerial Ladder it will allow the Fire Rescue Department to reduce the repair costs and mechanical downtime associated with having a new Aerial Ladder Apparatus in service.
The Florida Sheriffs Association awarded Bid Number 15-11-0116, titled Fire Rescue/EMS to Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. who was the lowest responsible bidder for the specific category.
Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. has agreed to provide the requested 2015 Pierce 105' Velocity Aerial Ladder to the City, as listed in the Florida Sheriffs Association Bid Number 15-11-0116, under the same pricing, terms and conditions.
Section 38.40 (C)(5) of the Purchasing Ordinance allows the Director to procure, without following formal procedures, all goods and services which are subject of contracts with the state, its...
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