Urban County Program on behalf of the City of Mercedes is requesting authority to purchase fire station equipment (spreaders, quick kick ram support and twinline hose) for the Mercedes Fire Department. Purchase will be made from Hurst Jaws of Life (contract # EE08-13) an approved vendor through Hidalgo County’s membership and participation with H-GAC. The total amount of purchase is $7,435.00 (quote attached) for the Mercedes Fire Department funded thru UCP FY 26 (2013) Mercedes – Fire Station/Equipment line item and the city’s general funds.

 The fire station/equipment (spreaders, quick kick ram support and twinline hose) purchased will be utilized at the Mercedes Fire Department. See attached quote.


Vendor:                        Hurst Jaws of Life
Purchase Amount:       $7,435.00

Funds Available:           $7,283.95    FY 26 (2013) Fire Station/Equipment
                                     $   510.30   City of Mercedes general funds (already provided)
                                     $7,794.25

Any surplus funds will be returned to the City of Mercedes.