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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of one police non-patrol vehicle and one ambulance remount for Emergency Medical Services through various state contract vendors in an amount not to exceed $154,387.89 (Director of Public Works)
Background:
Approval of this resolution will authorize the purchase for replacement of one Ford Explorer for the criminal investigations division (CID) vehicle Unit 322 (2004 Chevrolet Impala) and remount one ambulance box from Unit 270 (2010 Ford F450) onto a Chevrolet C3500 chassis for Emergency Medical Services.
Unit 322, a 2004 Chevrolet Impala with 100,936 miles was brought in on April 18, 2017, with an inoperable fuel gauge. Mechanics removed the dash plate and, due to the age of vehicle, the plate cracked requiring replacement along with the instrument cluster and clock spring. It was determined that, due to its age, replacement items are no longer available through a dealership or after market dealer rendering this vehicle obsolete. This is a non-patrol CID vehicle.
This vehicle will be replaced with an Explorer to be purchased from Caldwell County for a total cost, including the $400 Buyboard contract fee, of $30,287.89.
Ambulance Unit 270, a 2010 Ford F450 with 122,932 miles, reported the vehicle would not start on May 2, 2017. The vehicle was towed to Bayway Lincoln for diagnosis which resulted in a failed compression test, leaking oil and internal damage indicating engine failure. The engine replacement for this vehicle will cost $18,150. As this unit is scheduled for remounting during FY2018, staff is recommending fast tracking the remount this year.
The remount cost for this vehicle, including the $600 HGAC fee, is $124,100. The chassis will be purchased from Knapp Chevrolet with Frazer conducting the remount with a turnaround time of approximately six months. Included in this cost is the refurbishment of the ambulance box.
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