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Finance |
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☐ Resolution |
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Procurement |
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TITLE:
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Cooperative Purchase Agreement: Fire Service Apparatus
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SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION:
Summary Recommendation
Authorize the purchase of one Pierce Velocity PUC Pumper, utilzing the Cooperative Purchase Agreement orginated by the Houston-Galveston Area Council, at a cost of $1,431,037.83 to: Hughes Fire Equipment, Inc. / Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., Appleton, Wisconsin. (Fire Department-CPA-26-126) (John Louser/Robin R. Wilson)
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STRATEGIC OUTCOME:
This action advances the City Council’s strategic outcome of creating a Safe and Prosperous community by equipping first responders with the necessary resources to serve the community.
REPORT:
This engine will be engineered to accommodate six firefighters securely, transport water, and carry essential equipment necessary for addressing major fires, emergency medical situations, hazardous material incidents, technical rescues, and automobile extrications. The unit is designed to optimize space for firefighting equipment while maintaining high pump performance.
The construction of this unit is projected to take approximately 55 months. Staff is requesting to secure the current price and prevent any price increase before January 2026. This unit is designated for future Fire Station #8.
Additional equipment is required to fully outfit the apparatus and ensure it is response-ready will be procured through separate contracts closer to delivery of the apparatus. The estimated cost of equipment is $300,000 (in today’s dollars).
FISCAL REQUIREMENTS:
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CITY FUNDS: |
$1,431,037.83 |
BUDGETED: |
$4,004,000.00 |
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STATE FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
AVAILABLE TO TRANSFER: |
$ 0.00 |
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FEDERAL FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
IN CONTINGENCY: |
$ 0.00 |
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OTHER SOURCES: |
$ 0.00 |
FUNDING ACCOUNT/FUND #/CIP: |
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TOTAL |
$1,431,037.83 |
Public Safety Tax and Development Fees |
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
Sufficient budget capacity for Fire facilities and equipment is provided in the City Council approved FY 2026 budget.
With delivery time spanning 55 months, cash will be encumbered and carried forward years’ budget until the apparatus is received.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS NOT ATTACHED TO THE CITY COUNCIL ACTION FORM THAT ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK:
None
IF CITY COUNCIL ACTION INCLUDES A CONTRACT, LEASE OR AGREEMENT, WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ROUTING THE DOCUMENT FOR SIGNATURE AFTER CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL?
☐ Department
☐ City Clerk’s Office
☐ Document to be recorded
☐ Document to be codified
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Acting City Administrator: |
Date: |
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Jennifer Reichelt for John D. Simonton |
10/27/2025 |
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Reviewed by City Attorney: |
Date: |
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Richard W. Files |
10/26/2025 |