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Consider approving Resolution No. 2014-094 authorizing the purchase of a 2015 ambulance from the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Government purchasing contract in the amount of $185,725 and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
As identified in the Fire Department's 2014-2015 Fixed Asset Account, funds in the amount of $193,000 are available to purchase a Frazerbilt 14' Type 1 ambulance on a 2015 Dodge Ram diesel chassis.
DISCUSSION:
The Houston-Galveston Area Council of Government Purchasing Cooperative received bids for an ambulance manufactured by Frazer, Ltd. that satisfies the specifications of the Farmers Branch Fire Department. The Houston-Galveston Area Council of Government purchasing program complies with State purchasing laws, and the City has an interlocal purchasing agreement with the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Government. Since 1993, the Fire Department has satisfactorily purchased seven (7) fire engines and six (6) ambulances utilizing Houston-Galveston Area Council of Government contracts.
According to Houston-Galveston Area Council of Government purchasing guidelines, the purchase will be made through Dallas Dodge Chrysler, located at 1150 LBJ, Dallas, Texas (75238) in the amount of $185,725. This price includes a Houston-Galveston Area Council of Government administrative fee of $1,000.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended motion by City Administration to approve approving Resolution No. 2014-094 authorizing the purchase of a 2015 ambulance from the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Government purchasing contract in the amount of $185,725.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Summary Memorandum
2. Resolution No. 2014-094
3. Contract # AM10-12
4. Frazer Ambulance Purchasing Specs