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CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

Meeting Date:

10/16/2024

Siddons Martin HGAC Service Contract

Submitted For:

David Zacherl

Submitted By:

David Zacherl, Fire Department

Department:

Fire Department

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Consider and take action approving a request by the fire department to utilize Siddons Martin Emergency Group for maintenance and repair services for fire apparatus through HGAC Contract.

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

Modern fire apparatus operating systems are heavily dependent on computerized electronics and electrical sensor systems for operation.

In the past, ten percent of the time to make a repair was figuring out what was broken and ninety percent of the time was making the repair. Now, ninety percent of the time spent is figuring out what is broken, and ten percent of the time is spent making the repair.

While we can still make minor repairs such as replacing bulbs, wiper blades, and door handles in house, we do not possess the capability of diagnosing repair issues that place a unit out of service. The City is good at engine system repair, but there are many more things that go bad on fire apparatus that are not engine system related, and a reputable contractor is necessary to diagnose and repair systems such as fire pumps, foam systems, and electrical warning systems/devices.

Siddons Martin Emergency Group possess the professional skills, knowledge and abilities to diagnose and repair fire apparatus operating systems that require advanced computer programs with diagnostic functions specific to fire apparatus programming and has an HGAC contract available specifically for apparatus service and repair.

RECOMMENDATION

The Fire Chief recommends approval of the requisition.

Fiscal Impact

Funds Available Y/N:

Yes

Amount Requested:

$125,000

Source of Funds:

FY 24-25 Annual Operating Budget

Account #:

101-202-5-3400

Fiscal Impact:

Please note: This is an estimated cost based on previous expenses over a 3-year period.

Attachments

Exhibit A

Resolution