Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 1-19-2021
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Approval of and authorization to purchase one (1) Pierce rescue/fire apparatus from Conrad Fire Equipment, Inc. pursuant to the Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGACBuy) contract, using the "prepay" option, for the Fire Department
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Background:
The 2018 Bond package includes funding to replace fire apparatuses over the life of the bond. The Fire Department is seeking to replace the 2003 rescue apparatus. The proposed rescue/fire apparatus will have both rescue and fire suppression capabilities. The vehicle will have more storage space than a typical engine to carry special rescue equipment while still possessing a water tank, fire pump, hoses, and ground ladders. The cost of this truck is more than that of a typical fire truck due to the specialized design, which allows it to be dual purpose.
H-GAC's Cooperative Purchasing Program, known as HGACBuy, was established pursuant to Texas Interlocal Cooperation Act. The Act allows local governments and certain non-profits to contract or agree under the terms of the Act to make purchases or provide purchasing services and other administrative functions appropriately established by another government entity.
At the July 17, 2018 City Council Meeting, the Council approved of an Interlocal Contract (ILC) between the City of Broken Arrow and HGACBuy and gives the City access to HGACBuy contracts. By entering into this agreement, the City was be able to verify that H-GAC's competitive bidding processes are in accordance with Oklahoma State Competitive Bid Act and City purchasing requirements.
Pierce manufacturing routinely secures a loan to build each apparatus. The interest from that loan is passed along in the final purchase price of the vehicle if payment is made upon delivery. Pierce offers a "pre-payment discount" if payment is made upon ordering the vehicle, since the loan interest can be avoided. The prepayment discount for this Pierce apparatu...
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