Resolution 14029IA4
WHEREAS, the Fire Chief of the City of Alameda is recommending that
two type-3 fire ambulances needed by the City of Alameda be purchased
pursuant to Sub-section 2-61.7; and
CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 14029
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO NEW TYPE-3 FIRE AMBULANCES
USING THE NORTH COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT'S
COMPETITIVE BID AWARD; AND
RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH
LEADER INDUSTRIES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $268,925.29
WHEREAS, the Fire Department requires two type-3 ambulances to fully
perform its emergency medical response duties; and
WHEREAS, Sub-Section 2-61.7 of the Alameda Municipal Code
authorizes the purchase of vehicles, apparatus, or other personal property or
goods together or in cooperation with any other city, provided the purchase is
the result of competitive bidding or proposal; and
WHEREAS, in November 2005, the North County Fire Protection District
conducted a competitive bidding procedure to purchase an ambulance; and
WHEREAS, as a result of its competitive bidding process, the North
County Fire Protection District chose to purchase its ambulance from Leader
Industries; and
WHEREAS, purchase of two type-3 ambulances from Leader Industries
provides fleet compatibility for most of the existing spare parts the City currently
owns; and
WHEREAS, the familiarity of the Fire Department personnel with Leader
Industries equipment will likely reduce training time for firefighters and garage
mechanics; and
WHEREAS, financing for the purchase has been arranged through the
General Funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Alameda that the Fire Chief or his authorized representative may purchase in
conjunction with the North County Fire Protection District's recent bidding
process, two type-3 ambulances from Leader Industries in an amount not to
exceed $268,925.29, in accordance with Alameda Municipal Code Sub-section
2-61.7.
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and
regularly adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda in the Regular
Meeting of the City Council on the 17th day of October 2006, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese
and Mayor Johnson - 5.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of
said City this 18th day of October, 2006.
Lara Weisiger, City clerk
City of Alameda