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AGENDA ITEM REVIEW FORM |
4.D.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 09/09/2020
- Department Head:
- Angel Ramirez
- Submitted By:
- Angel Ramirez, Fire Chief, Fire Department
Action Requested:
Motion
ITEM:
Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding the purchase of a new ambulance. (Angel Ramirez, Fire Chief)
SUMMARY:
Throughout the years, the San Luis Fire Department (SLFD) has been an innovative fire department. As the City of San Luis grows, so does the need for public safety. Currently, we have four (4) ambulances on our fleet with no backup units available. As you may know, vehicles tend to break down. We have been putting 70,000 miles on every unit every year. We want to stay proactive and always provide the best customer service to our residents.
The SLFD was diligent in trying to get the best ambulance at the right price. Through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC) agreement, we were able to do just that. What is HGAC? It is a nationwide, government procurement service striving to make the governmental procurement process more efficient. Units of local government, including non-profits providing governmental services, are eligible to become participating members of the HGACBuy Cooperative. All contracts available to participating members of HGACBuy have been awarded by virtue of a public competitive procurement process compliant with state statutes. The City of San Luis is part of this Cooperative Agreement; other additional benefits of HGAC are as follows:
The San Luis Fire Department wants to utilize the purchasing powers available through the Houston-Galveston Area Council contract #AM10-18 under the authority of the San Luis City Code, Chapter 36 Purchasing, Section 36.09, Cooperative Purchasing and is seeking council approval.
The SLFD was diligent in trying to get the best ambulance at the right price. Through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC) agreement, we were able to do just that. What is HGAC? It is a nationwide, government procurement service striving to make the governmental procurement process more efficient. Units of local government, including non-profits providing governmental services, are eligible to become participating members of the HGACBuy Cooperative. All contracts available to participating members of HGACBuy have been awarded by virtue of a public competitive procurement process compliant with state statutes. The City of San Luis is part of this Cooperative Agreement; other additional benefits of HGAC are as follows:
- HGACBuy offers an expedited procurement process that can eliminate your need for preparing detailed specifications and satisfying all other requirements for competitive bids and proposals.
- HGACBuy offers more than 800 contractors, including many local dealers and authorized resellers.
- HGACBuy gives you access to volume purchasing pricing and discounts.
- HGACBuy has more than 40 years of experience in cooperative purchasing and serves more than six thousand local government agencies across the United States.
The San Luis Fire Department wants to utilize the purchasing powers available through the Houston-Galveston Area Council contract #AM10-18 under the authority of the San Luis City Code, Chapter 36 Purchasing, Section 36.09, Cooperative Purchasing and is seeking council approval.
RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A NEW AMBULANCE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $211,280.00.
Fiscal Impact
- IS THERE FISCAL IMPACT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ITEM:
- YES
- CITY/STATE/FEDERAL FUNDS:
- CITY
- TOTAL:
- $211,280.00
- BUDGETED AMOUNT:
- $211,280.00
- AVAILABLE AMOUNT TO TRANSFER:
- 0
- ACCT NAME & GL#/REMAINING BALANCE BEFORE PURCHASE:
- 340-341-90000
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT (IF THIS IS A BUDGET TRANSFER, YOU MUST ATTACH THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FORM):
N/A